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Winter Fruit Salad

Colorful Winter Fruit Salad with Sweet Lemon Dressing

Brighten your holiday meals with this refreshing Winter Fruit Salad, combining crisp apples, sweet mandarins, tangy kiwi, and juicy pomegranate arils.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Honey Substitute with agave nectar if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use freshly grated for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is ideal.
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds Omit if unavailable.
Salad
  • 2 cups Mandarin Oranges Clementines can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 medium Crisp Apples Use varieties like Gala or Golden Delicious.
  • 2 medium Ripe Kiwis Ensure they are ripe for best sweetness.
  • 1-2 medium Just-Ripe Bananas Slice evenly for a balanced look.
  • 1 cup Fresh Pomegranate Arils Fresh is preferred, but frozen can work.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds until well-combined.
  2. Wash and peel the fruits as needed. Chop the apples, peel and segment the mandarin oranges, and slice the kiwis and bananas.
  3. In a large bowl, gently add all the prepared fruits, aiming for a visually appealing arrangement.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss it to coat each piece without breaking apart.
  5. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture, or store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 0.5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with any seasonal fruits you enjoy, and serve fresh for optimal taste.

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