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    Winter Fruit Salad

    Published: Nov 14, 2022 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This winter fruit salad recipe is a fresh and healthy dish to make during the colder months. In-season winter fruit is tossed in a simple honey lemon dressing to keep it from browning. A great side dish for the holidays!

    Winter Fruit Salad in a large white serving dish

    Sometimes in the middle of winter your body just craves fresh fruit! Thankfully, there are many amazing fruits that are in season in the colder months to use to make the most delicious winter fruit salad!

    In this winter fruit salad recipe, in-season fruit is tossed in a simple honey lemon dressing to add a touch of flavor and keep it fresh! This simple dish is a great healthy side for the holidays!

    Winter Fruit Salad in a small white bowl

    Winter Fruit Salad: Ingredients & Substitutions

    • Fruit. I used a combination of our favorite in-season fall/winter fruits. You can switch it up and use your favorites. Some suggestions include: bananas, mandarin oranges, passionfruit, persimmons, tangerines, and grapefruit.
    • Lemon juice. Thankfully, lemons are also in season in the winter. You can use freshly squeezed lemon juice or bottled.
    • Honey. agave or maple syrup can be used in place of honey.
    overhead view of the ingredients in this Winter Fruit Salad recipe

    How to Make Winter Fruit Salad

    This winter fruit salad recipe is a breeze to make, the most time consuming piece of the recipe is peeling and chopping all the fresh fruit. Let's walk through the process step-by-step, and don't forget to watch the video.

    Begin by making the simple honey lemon dressing by whisking the two ingredients together in a small bowl.

    two photos showing how to make the dressing for this Winter Fruit Salad

    Then, in a large bowl, combine the prepared fruit, saving about ¼ cup pomegranate seeds for garnishing.

    two photos showing  how to make Winter Fruit Salad

    Next, drizzle the dressing over the fruit and stir until it’s evenly distributed.

    two photos showing  how to make Winter Fruit Salad

    Once the dressing is evenly distributed, transfer the winter fruit salad to a serving bowl and garnish with reserved pomegranate seeds.

    Then, cover the serving bowl and chill the winter fruit salad for at least 1 hour, then serve. You technically can serve it immediately, but I like to give everything time to chill and the flavors time to blend together.

    two photos showing  how to make Winter Fruit Salad

    Serve

    Serve the winter fruit salad slightly chilled with your favorite dishes. It's a great side dish to serve at a special breakfast or brunch (check out all our breakfast recipes), or with a main dish for the holidays like this oven roast turkey or slow cooker pot roast.

    Store

    Store leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The dressing keeps the fruit fresh and prevents the apples/pears from browning. If you choose to add bananas, it won't last quite as long.

    hands holding a serving bowl full of Winter Fruit Salad

    Recipe FAQS

    What fruit is best in the Winter?

    Here is a list of all the best in-season winter fruits :
    Pineapple
    Pomegranates
    Kiwi
    Pears
    Apples
    Clementines
    Tangerines
    Persimmons
    Bananas
    Grapefruit
    Mandarin Oranges

    What is the best fruit for Christmas?

    I love pomegranates at Christmas time, not only are they delicious and packed full of nutrients, but their color is just beautiful for the holiday season.

    How long does fruit salad last?

    This winter fruit salad lasts for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

    a small white bowl filled with Winter Fruit Salad

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    Winter Fruit Salad

    Winter Fruit Salad Recipe

    Laura
    This winter fruit salad recipe is a fresh and healthy dish to make during the colder months. In-season winter fruit is tossed in a simple honey lemon dressing to keep it from browning. A great side dish for the holidays!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Chilling 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 Servings
    Calories 185 kcal

    Equipment

    • mixing bowls
    • measuring spoons
    • spatula
    • whisk
    • serving bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 clementines peeled & separated
    • 2 pears chopped into ½” pieces
    • 1 pineapple chopped into ½” pieces
    • 2 pounds kiwis (about 10) peeled, sliced and cut into halves or fourths
    • 2 apples chopped into ½” pieces.
    • 1 pomegranate seeded

    Dressing:

    • 2 TBS Honey
    • 3 TBS Lemon juice
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    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, whisk together honey and lemon juice.
    • In a large bowl, combine the prepared fruit, saving about ¼ cup pomegranate seeds for garnishing.
    • Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and stir until it’s evenly distributed.
    • Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
    • Cover and chill for 1 hour, then serve.

    Video

    Notes

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • Fruit. I used a combination of our favorite in-season fall/winter fruits. You can switch it up and use your favorites. Some suggestions include: bananas, mandarin oranges, passionfruit, persimmons, tangerines, oranges, and grapefruit.
    • Lemon juice. Thankfully, lemons are also in season in the winter. You can use freshly squeezed lemon juice or bottled.
    • Honey. agave or maple syrup can be used in place of honey.

    Store

    Store leftover winter fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The dressing keeps the fruit fresh and prevents the apples/pears from browning. If you choose to add bananas, it won't last quite as long.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 471mgFiber: 7gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 130mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Vanessa

      November 25, 2022 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a wonderful addition, light and fresh, we loved it! It didn’t last long 😉

      Reply
      • Laura

        November 25, 2022 at 7:45 pm

        Thank you Vanessa! Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    2. Amanda Wyss

      November 20, 2022 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      I made this as a side for a Friendsgiving that we just went to, and it got RAVE reviews. From everyone!
      The combination of fruits was so perfect and delicious! I subbed the honey for maple syrup as recommended, to accommodate for the vegan people in the group, and it was absolutely superb!
      I’ll definitely be making this one again and again!

      Reply
      • Laura

        November 21, 2022 at 6:26 am

        Thank you so much Amanda! I'm so glad that this dish was enjoyed at your Friendsgiving celebration!!

        Reply

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