Cozy Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing
A delightful Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing that brings warmth and color to your table.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- Airtight container
Ingredients
For the Fruit Base
- 2 whole ripe pears cored and diced
- 2 whole red apples cored and diced
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup red seedless grapes halved
- 2 whole kiwis peeled and sliced
- 1 whole banana sliced
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ whole lemon juiced
For the Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced ripe pears and red apples with the juice of half a lemon. Stir well to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in pomegranate seeds, halved grapes, sliced kiwis, and banana. Add chopped walnuts and dried cranberries, mixing lightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss until all fruits are coated.
- Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and transfer it to a serving dish.
Notes
For best flavor, use ripe, seasonal fruits and allow salad to chill for optimal taste. Avoid freezing for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 4gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg
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