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This winter fruit salad is wonderfully refreshing and loaded with all the best fruits of Autumn and Winter. It is perfect for parties because the citrus prevents browning (crisp and pretty even after 4-6 hours in the refrigerator).
The “dressing” is lip-smacking good! It’s sweetened with honey so there is no processed sugar here. Everyone will love you for making this, especially now that we are all watching our waistlines in the new year! 😉
You’ll definitely get a healthy dose of fruit with this salad and you’ll be running for a refill! The combination of lemon, lime and honey makes the most amazing salad dressing and it draws out the naturally sweet and tangy flavors in each bite. You will want this syrup on all of your fruit salads!
Winter Fruit Salad Ingredients:
1 pound (5 count) Clementine oranges, peeled and separated into segments
2 pears, cored and sliced
2 apples, cored and sliced
1 large pomegranate, seeded (1 to 1 1/2 cups arils or seeds)**
4 kiwis, peeled and slicedj
**Watch How to Seed a Pomegranate
Lemon Lime Syrup:
3 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, from 1 medium lime
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, from 1 medium lemon
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On Substitutions: You can add banana if you like – it is an inexpensive way to bulk up the salad for a larger crowd. The color and flavor of mango would be a nice add-in here as well.
How to Make Winter Fruit Salad:
1. In a large mixing bowl combine all of the prepared fruit – 5 segmented clementines, 2 sliced pears, 2 sliced apples, pomegranate seeds, and 4 sliced kiwis.
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2. In a measuring cup, stir together 3 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp lemon juice and 2 Tbsp lime juice, until honey is dissolved. If your citrus was cold and honey is not dissolving, warm it for 10 seconds in the microwave to dissolve easier.
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3. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Serve right away or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 6 hours.
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My husband and I wolfed this down one evening after dinner. It was so satisfying and satisfied the craving for something sweet after dinner with zero guilt. Enjoy this my friends!
Winter Fruit Salad Recipe
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
This winter fruit salad is wonderfully refreshing and loaded with all the best fruits of Autumn and Winter. It is perfect for parties because it stays crisp and pretty even after 4-6 hours in the refrigerator. The "dressing" is sweetened with honey so there is no processed sugar here.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
Ingredients
Servings: 6 as a side salad
Winter Fruit Salad Ingredients:
- 1 lb 5 count Clementine oranges, peeled and separated into segments
- 2 pears, cored and sliced
- 2 apples, cored and sliced
- 1 large pomegranate, to get 1 to 1 1/2 cups arils or seeds
- 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced
Lemon Lime Syrup:
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, from 1 medium lime
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, from 1 medium lemon
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl combine all prepared fruit - 5 segmented clementines, 2 sliced pears, 2 sliced apples, pomegranate seeds, and 4 sliced kiwis.
In a measuring cup, combine: 3 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp lemon juice and 2 Tbsp lime juice, until honey is dissolved. If honey is not dissolving easily, warm for 10 seconds in microwave.
Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate if not serving right away.
Notes
On Substitutions: Adding banana is an inexpensive way to bulk up the salad for a larger crowd. The color and flavor of mango would be a nice add-in here as well.
Nutrition Per Serving
211kcal Calories53g Carbs2g Protein1g Fat5mg Sodium567mg Potassium8g Fiber39g Sugar100IU Vitamin A106.7mg Vitamin C57mg Calcium0.7mg Iron
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Nutrition Facts
Winter Fruit Salad Recipe
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Winter Fruit Salad
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
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I hope your New Year’s resolutions are off to a great start! Q: Do you have any health or diet goals for the New Year? Let me know in a comment below! I’m over here getting excited about bone broth like a big nerd (more on that soon!).
Natasha Kravchuk
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FAQs
The best winter fruits you should eat to stay healthy this season
- Pomegranates. ...
- Oranges. (Photo by Edgar Castrejon) ...
- Bananas. (Photo by Eiliv-Sonas Aceron) ...
- Cranberries. (Getty Images) ...
- Pineapple. (Photo by Hello I'm Nik) ...
- Persimmons. (Photo by Jerry Wang) ...
- Kiwis. (Photo by Angélica Echeverry) ...
- Apples. Honey crisp apples. (
What to put on a winter fruit platter? ›
I am a big fan of dried apricots and apples, which I used here. But there are many other great dried fruits to choose from including pears, apples, mangos, strawberries, cherries, and cranberries. Dried fruits are also a great way to add texture and color to any fresh fruit platter.
What do you put on fruit salad to keep it from turning brown? ›
Use citrus juice, like orange or lemon juice
“To prevent fruit salad from turning brown, you can toss the fruits in a mixture of citrus juice (like lemon or orange juice) before combining them, as the citric acid in the juice helps inhibit enzymatic browning by reducing the fruits' exposure to oxygen,” she says.
How long will fresh fruit salad last in the fridge? ›
Fruit salad tastes best when enjoyed within three days, but it will last up to five days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. If you're planning to save leftover fruit salad, it's important to transfer the container to the refrigerator as quickly as possible after cutting and mixing the fruit.
What fruit thrives in the winter? ›
Contrary to popular belief, there are quite a few fruits that actually thrive in cold weather, like apricots, pears, and Mandarin oranges. If you're looking for delicious ideas for fruits that grow in winter, your options will depend on your location's USDA Plant Hardiness Zone.
What are seasonal winter fruits? ›
Winter fruit and vegetable varieties include apples, pears, citrus fruits, kiwi, grapes, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and potatoes. These produce items are grown during the colder months of fall and winter.
What fruit is good for Christmas fruit tray? ›
Best fruits for a Christmas wreath fruit platter
I like green grapes and kiwi for this. But some other options are chopped green apples (toss with lemon juice to prevent browning), or pears. Add a punch of red. I use red grapes.
What fruits should not be mixed in fruit salad? ›
Avoid mixing your watermelons, muskmelons, cantaloupe and honeydews with other fruits. Try not to mix acidic fruits, such as grapefruits and strawberries, or sub-acidic foods such as apples, pomegranates and peaches, with sweet fruits, such as bananas and raisins for a better digestion.
What is a creamy fruit salad made of? ›
Beat cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in whipped topping on high speed until incorporated. Fold in pineapple, fruit co*cktail, bananas, apple, coconut, pecans, raisins, and cherries. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Does lemon juice keep fruit salad fresh? ›
To prevent the effects of oxidation, fruit needs citric acid, and lemons are full of it. As a natural antioxidant, lemon juice can help prolong the life of fruit salad (as well as its visual appeal) by inactivating the enzyme polyphenol oxidase, which is responsible for the browning.
The acidity in the lemon and the orange will keep the fruit from turning brown and keep it crisp and refreshing. This will also concentrate the juice and give it a thicker, syrupy consistency, instead of a thin, watery consistency.
Should fruit salad be served cold or room temperature? ›
While you can serve the Fruit Salad immediately, my preference is to chill it for several hours (or even overnight) so the sugar syrup has time to both soften and flavor the fruits.
Is it okay to cut up fruit the night before? ›
Most fruits will last about five days after being sliced (some vegetables a few days longer) as long as you follow a few rules: store them in an airtight container and always refrigerate cut produce. Fruits like apples, pears, bananas and avocados are not the best candidates for slicing ahead of time since they brown ...
What is the healthiest fruit? ›
The healthiest fruits and their benefits
- Lemons. Turning lemons into lemonade can do more than just boost your spirits. ...
- Blueberries. Blueberries contain anthocyanins, which are the special pigments that give them their rich color. ...
- Apples. ...
- Oranges. ...
- Cherries. ...
- Pomegranates. ...
- Grapefruits.
What is the best fruit to eat all day? ›
Here are 15 of the healthiest fruits you can eat, ranked.
- Blueberries. Arx0nt / Getty Images. ...
- Cherries. Monica Bertolazzi / Getty Images. ...
- Pomegranate. Isaac Murray / Getty Images. ...
- Raspberries. ingwervanille / Getty Images. ...
- Avocados. Westend61 / Getty Images. ...
- Oranges. Alexander Spatari / Getty Images. ...
- Apples. ...
- Grapefruit.
Which fruit is best for all seasons? ›
A: All-season fruits in India include apples, bananas, lemons, and grapes, among others.
Which fruit is best for cold? ›
Bananas are a great source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin B6 and potassium, which support the immune system. Berries, particularly strawberries and blueberries, are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, which can help reduce coughing and boost overall immunity.