Winter Fruit Salad Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Winter Fruit Salad featuring a mix of clementine oranges, pears, apples, kiwis, and pomegranate arils, tossed in a zesty honey-lemon and orange dressing with a hint of poppy seeds and optional fresh mint. Perfectly chilled, this salad offers a burst of seasonal flavors and textures, ideal as a healthy snack or side dish during the colder months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups clementine oranges, peeled and segmented (about 3–4 oranges)
- 2 pears, diced
- 2 apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- 5 kiwis, peeled and diced
- 3/4 cup pomegranate arils
Dressing
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 large orange (zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Chopped fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Chill Fruit: Refrigerate all the fruit beforehand if you have time to ensure the salad is cold and refreshing when served.
- Make Dressing: Zest and juice the lemon to obtain 1 teaspoon of zest and 2 tablespoons of juice. Zest and juice the orange to get 1 teaspoon of zest and 2 tablespoons of juice as well. In a jar, combine the honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, orange zest, orange juice, and poppy seeds. Shake well to thoroughly mix the dressing ingredients.
- Prepare Fruits: In a large bowl or platter, combine the clementine segments, diced pears, sliced apples, and diced kiwis. Pour on the dressing, using just enough to coat the fruit evenly (you may not need the entire dressing). Gently toss the fruit until all pieces are coated with the dressing.
- Serve and Garnish: Sprinkle the pomegranate arils over the top of the dressed fruit. Add chopped fresh mint if desired for an aromatic touch. Serve the salad immediately as it tastes best within 1–3 hours and does not store well as leftovers.
Notes
- Refrigerating the fruit prior to preparation enhances the salad’s refreshing quality.
- Use fresh, ripe seasonal fruits for the best flavor and texture.
- Pomegranate arils add a pleasant burst of tartness and crunch but can be omitted or substituted with other berries if unavailable.
- The salad is best consumed fresh within a few hours; avoid making it far in advance to prevent sogginess.
- Optional fresh mint adds an extra layer of freshness but can be left out if preferred.
Keywords: Winter fruit salad, clementine salad, fresh fruit salad, healthy salad, citrus dressing, honey dressing, seasonal fruit
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