Description
Seasonal magic sparkles in this Winter Fruit Salad, blending crisp pomegranate seeds, juicy citrus segments, and sweet pear chunks. Cool winter flavors dance together, offering a refreshing escape from hearty winter meals that you’ll savor to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits:
- 2 cups pomegranate arils (seeds)
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 pear, diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Liquid Sweeteners and Juices:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Spices:
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Carefully cut and prepare each fruit: pomegranate arils, orange segments, kiwi slices, diced apple, diced pear, red grapes, and dried cranberries into a spacious mixing vessel.
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking honey, fresh orange juice, tangy lemon juice, and warm ground cinnamon in a separate small bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Delicately pour the aromatic dressing over the colorful fruit collection, using gentle folding motions to ensure every piece receives an even coating.
- Allow the fruit medley to rest for 10-15 minutes, enabling the flavors to harmonize and intensify, creating a delectable sensory experience.
- For optimal freshness, transfer the fruit salad to an elegant serving dish, presenting a visually stunning and refreshing winter-inspired culinary creation.
- Serve immediately for the most vibrant taste, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to maintain the salad’s crisp texture and enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose ripe, seasonal fruits for the most vibrant and sweet flavors in your winter fruit salad.
- Opt for seedless oranges to make segmenting easier and reduce prep time.
- Prepare fruits just before mixing to prevent browning, especially with apples and pears.
- Adjust honey quantity based on the natural sweetness of your chosen fruits to balance the dressing.
- Experiment with different citrus juices like blood orange or tangerine for a unique flavor twist.
- Add a sprinkle of toasted nuts like almonds or pecans for extra crunch and nutty depth.
- Keep the salad chilled to maintain fruit texture and prevent rapid oxidation.
- Substitute dried cranberries with other dried fruits like golden raisins or chopped dried apricots for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg