Winter Fruit Salad
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Winter Fruit Salad
Description
Winter Fruit Salad features a mixture of tropical and seasonal fruits: pineapple, kiwi, mandarin orange or clementine segments, and pomegranate arils. This combination offers a range of textures, from juicy and firm pineapple to the soft, citrusy mandarin segments, balanced by the slight crunch from pomegranate seeds.
The dressing is a simple mix of fresh lemon juice, honey for sweetness, and poppy seeds which provide a mild nutty texture and appearance. Tossing the fruit gently in this dressing coats each piece lightly without overwhelming their natural flavors. Optional fresh mint leaves serve as a bright garnish, enhancing the salad's fresh profile.
This salad is best served chilled and can complement a variety of meals as a refreshing side or light finish. It introduces vibrant colors and fresh tastes to brighten winter menus.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pineapple cubed
- 1 cup kiwi peeled, quartered and sliced
- 2 cups mandarin orange or clementine segments
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- mint leaves optional garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Place the pineapple, kiwi, mandarin oranges and pomegranate arils in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, honey and poppy seeds.
- Pour the poppy seed dressing over the fruit and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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