Winter Fruit Salad

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Delicious Winter Fruit Salad with in-season fruits such as clementines, pomegranate arils, apples, kiwis and pear is tossed in a simple lemon-poppy seed dressing.

Pair this salad with some cold-weather comfort foods such as this Crockpot Roast, Shepherd’s Pie, or this Chicken Tortilla Soup.

Winter Fruit Salad, compartmentalized, showing all the components.

Winter Fruit Salad

This salad is a refreshing, easy-to-make dish perfect for cold weather. Packed with in-season winter fruits, it’s a delicious way to enjoy fruit despite the chilly temperatures.

It’s become a favorite in my household, especially for my kids who love it and ask for it almost every night, along with this Easy Pan Pizza!

Pomegranates, kiwis, and apples up close.

Ingredients

  • Fruits (Clementines, Pear, Apples, Kiwis): Create a sweet and tart base with varied textures.
  • Pomegranate Arils: Add juicy sweetness and color.
  • Dressing (Honey, Lemon Juice & Zest, Poppy Seeds): Balances flavors with natural sweetness, citrus zest, and a crunchy texture.
  • Optional Mint: Adds a refreshing smell and taste to this Winter Fruit Salad.

All the fruit going on the platter; the dressing being combined in a Mason jar and poured over the salad; all ingredients being tossed together.

How To Make Winter Fruit Salad

  1. Fruit Base: Clementine oranges, Bartlett pear, apples, and kiwis form the main body of the salad, offering a mix of sweet and tart flavors and a variety of textures.
  2. Pomegranate Arils: Add a burst of juicy sweetness and a pop of color.
  3. Dressing Ingredients:
    • Honey: Adds natural sweetness to balance the tartness of the fruits.
    • Lemon Juice & Zest: Provide a fresh, citrusy flavor, enhancing the overall taste and helping to preserve the fruit’s color.
    • Poppy Seeds: Give a slight crunch and visual appeal.
  4. Fresh Mint (Optional): Offers a refreshing, aromatic finish.

The best side dish in a bowl.

STORAGE

Storage

  • Best Served Fresh: Enjoy this winter fruit salad within 1-3 hours of making.
  • Refrigerate: Cover and store any leftovers in the fridge.
  • Next-Day Use: Leftovers can be blended into a smoothie.

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Winter Fruit Salad

4.82 from 11 votes
A delicious Winter Fruit Salad with in-season fruits such as clementines, pomegranate arils, apples, kiwis, and pear is tossed in a simple lemon-poppy seed dressing.
Winter Fruit Salad, compartmentalized, showing all the components.
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Winter Fruit Salad

Winter Fruit Salad, compartmentalized, showing all the components.
4.82 from 11 votes
A delicious Winter Fruit Salad with in-season fruits such as clementines, pomegranate arils, apples, kiwis, and pear is tossed in a simple lemon-poppy seed dressing.
Course Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine American
Keyword winter fruit salad
Prep Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Chelsea Lords
Calories 258kcal
Cost $8.92

Ingredients

  • 2 cups clementine oranges we like Cuties or Halos (~3-4)
  • 1 large Bartlett pear diced
  • 2 small apples Fuji or Honeycrisp, thinly sliced
  • 5 kiwis peeled, sliced, and halved
  • 3/4 cup pomegranate arils (See Noe 1)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 and 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • Fresh chopped mint optional

Instructions

  • FRUITS: In a large bowl or salad platter, toss together the peeled and segmented clementines, the diced Bartlett pear, the thinly sliced apples (peel if desired, but we love the peel on), and the peeled, halved, and thinly sliced kiwis.
  • DRESSING: In a Mason jar, add the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and poppy seeds. Shake to combine. Pour over the salad and toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
  • ENJOY: Remove and top with the pomegranate arils and optional fresh (chopped) mint. Serve immediately. Salad is best enjoyed within 1-3 hours of making it; leftovers don't store very well.
  • LEFTOVERS: Any leftovers are delicious blended up in a smoothie the next morning.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: Cut and deseed a pomegranate or use already seeded pomegranate arils! These arils are typically sold in small plastic cups in the refrigerated produce section or freshly cut fruit section of most grocery stores. They can sometimes be tricky to find and are usually only sold in the US from October to February.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 183mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg

We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed.

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15 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    It’s so colorful fruit salad! I love mandarin orange too. In Japan, we eat mandarin orange during winter.

  2. Looks beautiful and I’m thinking it would be great on Christmas morning! Do you think fresh oranges or clementines would work okay?

  3. 5 stars
    This was delicious. My family really enjoyed it. It’s a very pretty salad – I’ve already been asked to make it for Christmas.

  4. 5 stars
    I’ve made this salad so many times. I love it so much because it is unique and the lemon poppy dressing is perfectly sweet and zesty. I do run into problems acquiring all the ingredients because one store will be out of one fruit or another, but still it is one of my most favorite recipes!

    1. I am SO thrilled to hear this! Thanks so much Gigi! And you can always swap out certain fruits for what you have, as a general rule most fruits work great together!

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