Description
Seasonal winter fruit salad blends Mediterranean citrus with crisp seasonal apples and pomegranate seeds. Sweet and tangy flavors complement each other, offering refreshing nutrition for cold-weather dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pomegranate arils (seeds)
- 2 oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 1 cup red grapes (halved)
- 1 apple (diced)
- 1 pear (diced)
- 2 kiwis (peeled and sliced)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Fruit Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine pomegranate arils, orange segments, kiwi slices, diced apple, diced pear, red grapes, and dried cranberries, ensuring a colorful and diverse fruit ensemble.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk together honey, orange juice, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until the mixture transforms into a smooth, aromatic liquid that promises to elevate the fruit’s natural flavors.
- Flavor Infusion: Gently drizzle the prepared dressing over the fruit medley, using careful folding techniques to coat each piece evenly, allowing the ingredients to meld and create a harmonious taste experience.
- Flavor Development: Let the fruit salad rest for 10-15 minutes, giving time for the flavors to intertwine and intensify, developing a complex and refreshing winter-inspired profile.
- Serving and Storage: Transfer the salad to a serving dish, presenting a visually stunning creation. Enjoy immediately for peak freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to maintain the salad’s crisp texture and vibrant flavor.
Notes
- Preserve Fruit Freshness: Cut fruits just before serving to prevent browning and maintain crisp texture, especially for apples and pears.
- Balance Dressing Intensity: Adjust honey and citrus ratios to suit personal taste preferences, ensuring the dressing complements without overwhelming fruit flavors.
- Prevent Watery Texture: Pat fruits dry after cutting to avoid excess moisture that can dilute the dressing and make the salad soggy.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Allow salad to rest for recommended 10-15 minutes, letting fruits absorb dressing and develop more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg