Description
This Easy Winter Fruit Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish perfect for the holiday season or any time you want a light and healthy treat. Packed with a mix of fresh fruits, a touch of sweetness, and a hint of spice, this salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Salad:
- 2 apples (such as Honeycrisp or Gala), diced
- 2 pears, diced
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Garnish:
- fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fruit Prep: In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, diced pears, orange segments, pomegranate arils, and grapes.
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle with chopped nuts if using and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sliced celery.
- This salad is great for brunch or as a light holiday side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
