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Christmas Fruit Salad Recipe

Celebrate the holidays with this easy Christmas Fruit Salad recipe. Red and green fruits, drizzled with a citrus-maple dressing, make it a light and refreshing addition to your holiday table.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 277 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the dressing
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed or lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
For the fruit salad
  • 1 green apple (about 1 ½ cups) peeled, cored and cut into ½ -inch cubes - such as Granny smith apples
  • 1 red apple about 1 ½ cups, peeled, cored and cut into ½ -inch cubes - such as Honey Crisp, Gala or Fuji
  • 1 pear (180g/1 ½ cups) peeled, cored and cut into ½ -inch cubes - such as Red, Anjou or Bosc
  • 2 oranges (140g) peeled and segmented or mandarin oranges
  • 2 kiwis (142g/1 cup) peeled, quartered, and cut into ½- inch cubes
  • 1 cup green grapes 190g cut in half
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils (160g)
  • 6 ounces raspberries (170g)
Optional Garnish
  • sprigs of mint optional topping

Instructions

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  1. To make the dressing: In a large salad bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  2. To make the salad: Add the apple, pear, orange segments, kiwis, grapes and pomegranate arils. Toss to coat thoroughly. Chill for at least an hour or up to 6 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. Right before serving, top it off with raspberries and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if using. Serve.

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 8 cups of fruit salad, ideal for 8 servings. The nutritional values below are per serving.
  • Prepare the salad dressing and store it in a jar in the fridge for up to two days in advance. You can rinse, peel, and cut all the fruits—except the apples and pear—a day ahead. When you’re ready to serve, chop the apples and pear, add them to a bowl with the other fruits, and drizzle everything with the dressing. Add the raspberries and serve.
  • : Store leftovers of this holiday fruit bowl in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
  • : The leftovers of this fruit salad can be used to make smoothies. However, I recommend draining the juices (and the dressing) before freezing. Once drained, portion and place the leftover fruit in freezer-safe bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • : Chop all fruits into bite-sized pieces for even mixing. If you have the time, use cookie cutters to shape the apples and pears into fun designs (like I did in the pictures). It’s a great way to make the salad more festive and a fun activity to enjoy with kids!
  • You can serve this salad in a large salad bowl or transfer it into a trifle dish, if you have one. Alternatively, you can place it in a large platter as well.
  • Yields: This recipe makes approximately 8 cups of fruit salad, ideal for 8 servings. The nutritional values below are per serving.
  • Make ahead: Prepare the salad dressing and store it in a jar in the fridge for up to two days in advance. You can rinse, peel, and cut all the fruits—except the apples and pear—a day ahead. When you’re ready to serve, chop the apples and pear, add them to a bowl with the other fruits, and drizzle everything with the dressing. Add the raspberries and serve.
  • Storage: Store leftovers of this holiday fruit bowl in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
  • Freezing: The leftovers of this fruit salad can be used to make smoothies. However, I recommend draining the juices (and the dressing) before freezing. Once drained, portion and place the leftover fruit in freezer-safe bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Uniform Cuts: Chop all fruits into bite-sized pieces for even mixing. If you have the time, use cookie cutters to shape the apples and pears into fun designs (like I did in the pictures). It’s a great way to make the salad more festive and a fun activity to enjoy with kids!
  • Presentation: You can serve this salad in a large salad bowl or transfer it into a trifle dish, if you have one. Alternatively, you can place it in a large platter as well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 277kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 57.1g (19%) Protein 2.8g (6%) Fat 5.4g (8%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 405mg (12%) Sugar 40.4g (81%) Calcium 100mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277

% Daily Value*

Calories 277kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 57.1g 19%
Protein 2.8g 6%
Fat 5.4g 8%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 405mg 9%
Sugar 40.4g 81%
Calcium 100mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.