Description
A vibrant and refreshing Winter Fruit Salad featuring apples, clementines, kiwi, and pomegranate with a fresh citrus dressing made from orange juice and honey or agave. Perfect as a light side dish or healthy snack, this naturally gluten-free and vegan-friendly salad is quick to prepare and full of seasonal flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 apples, sliced then cut into small pieces (2-2 1/2 cups)
- 2 cups clementine slices
- 2 cups sliced kiwi, halved lengthwise then sliced (about 5-6 kiwi)
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups pomegranate arils (from 1 pomegranate)
Dressing
- 4-5 tablespoons orange juice (high quality or fresh-squeezed)
- 2-3 tablespoons honey or agave (use agave for vegan)
Instructions
- Combine Fruit. In a large bowl, combine apples, clementines, kiwi, and pomegranate seeds to create the fruit base of the salad.
- Mix Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and honey or agave until well blended to form the citrus dressing.
- Gently Combine. Drizzle the dressing over the mixed fruit and gently stir to evenly coat all the fruit pieces. Taste the mixture and add additional sweetener or more dressing if desired. Note that the fruit will release more juice as it sits.
- Serve & Store. Ideally, chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. The salad can be prepared up to 1-2 hours ahead for best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days; expect the texture to soften over time.
Notes
- This Winter Fruit Salad is naturally gluten-free, paleo, and vegan-friendly if agave is used instead of honey.
- Using fresh-squeezed orange juice enhances the citrus flavor of the dressing for a brighter taste.
- Allowing the salad to chill before serving improves the melding of flavors without making fruit too soft.
- Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness but consume within 3 days due to softening.
- You can substitute the fruit with other seasonal items like pears or oranges for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup salad
- Calories: 124 kcal
- Sugar: 22.6 g
- Sodium: 3.7 mg
- Fat: 0.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30.5 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
