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Winter Fruit Salad
5 from 24 votes

Winter Fruit Salad

The Winter Fruit Salad combines peeled and segmented mandarin oranges with diced apples, kiwi, bananas, and pomegranate arils, tossed in a honey-lemon dressing brightened with poppy seeds. This colorful mix offers a variety of textures and sweet-tart flavors suited for a light, refreshing side or snack during colder months.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
Salad
  • 8 small mandarin orange peeled and segmented
  • 4 medium apple preferably 2 gala, and 2 opal or golden delicious
  • 4 large kiwi peeled and diced, ripe
  • 4 banana peeled and diced, just ripe
  • 1 1/2 cup pomegranate arils (from about 1 large)

Instructions

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  1. For the dressing: In a mixing bowl whisk together honey, lemon zest, lemon juice and poppy seeds.
  2. For the fruit salad: Add all of the prepared fruit to a large salad bowl, pour dressing evenly over top and gently toss to coat. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Pears can be substituted for bananas for a different but complementary texture and sweetness.
  • The recipe yields approximately 12 cups of salad, suitable for multiple servings.
  • Serve the salad shortly after preparation to maintain fruit freshness and avoid discoloration.