Description
A refreshing and vibrant winter fruit salad made with seasonal citrus, crisp apples, pears, grapes, and pomegranate seeds tossed in a light honey-lemon cinnamon dressing. Perfect for holiday gatherings, brunch, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh oranges, peeled and segmented (about 3–4 oranges)
- 2 cups fresh grapefruit, peeled and segmented (about 1–2 grapefruits)
- 2 cups crisp apples, diced (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pear, diced (about 1–2 pears)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and segment the oranges and grapefruit, removing any seeds and excess pith. Dice the apples and pears into bite-sized pieces and halve the grapes.
- Place all prepared fruit into a large mixing bowl and gently toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lemon juice, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh mint on top if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
- For extra color and tang, add sliced kiwi.
- Add dried cranberries for additional sweetness.
- Chopped walnuts or pecans provide a nice crunch.
- Shredded coconut adds a subtle tropical flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and stir before serving.
- Do not freeze as the fruit texture will change significantly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
