Winter Fruit Salad Recipe (2024)

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This winter fruit salad is wonderfully refreshing and loaded with all the best fruits of Autumn and Winter. It is perfect for parties because the citrus prevents browning (crisp and pretty even after 4-6 hours in the refrigerator).

The “dressing” is lip-smacking good! It’s sweetened with honey so there is no processed sugar here. Everyone will love you for making this, especially now that we are all watching our waistlines in the new year! 😉

You’ll definitely get a healthy dose of fruit with this salad and you’ll be running for a refill! The combination of lemon, lime and honey makes the most amazing salad dressing and it draws out the naturally sweet and tangy flavors in each bite. You will want this syrup on all of your fruit salads!

Winter Fruit Salad Ingredients:

1 pound (5 count) Clementine oranges, peeled and separated into segments
2 pears, cored and sliced
2 apples, cored and sliced
1 large pomegranate, seeded (1 to 1 1/2 cups arils or seeds)**
4 kiwis, peeled and slicedj

**Watch How to Seed a Pomegranate

Lemon Lime Syrup:

3 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, from 1 medium lime
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, from 1 medium lemon

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On Substitutions: You can add banana if you like – it is an inexpensive way to bulk up the salad for a larger crowd. The color and flavor of mango would be a nice add-in here as well.

How to Make Winter Fruit Salad:

1. In a large mixing bowl combine all of the prepared fruit – 5 segmented clementines, 2 sliced pears, 2 sliced apples, pomegranate seeds, and 4 sliced kiwis.

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2. In a measuring cup, stir together 3 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp lemon juice and 2 Tbsp lime juice, until honey is dissolved. If your citrus was cold and honey is not dissolving, warm it for 10 seconds in the microwave to dissolve easier.

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3. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Serve right away or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 6 hours.

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My husband and I wolfed this down one evening after dinner. It was so satisfying and satisfied the craving for something sweet after dinner with zero guilt. Enjoy this my friends!

Winter Fruit Salad Recipe

5 from 169 votes

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

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This winter fruit salad is wonderfully refreshing and loaded with all the best fruits of Autumn and Winter. It is perfect for parties because it stays crisp and pretty even after 4-6 hours in the refrigerator. The "dressing" is sweetened with honey so there is no processed sugar here.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 15 minutes mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6 as a side salad

Winter Fruit Salad Ingredients:

  • 1 lb 5 count Clementine oranges, peeled and separated into segments
  • 2 pears, cored and sliced
  • 2 apples, cored and sliced
  • 1 large pomegranate, to get 1 to 1 1/2 cups arils or seeds
  • 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced

Lemon Lime Syrup:

  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, from 1 medium lime
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, from 1 medium lemon

Instructions

Notes

On Substitutions: Adding banana is an inexpensive way to bulk up the salad for a larger crowd. The color and flavor of mango would be a nice add-in here as well.

Nutrition Per Serving

211kcal Calories53g Carbs2g Protein1g Fat5mg Sodium567mg Potassium8g Fiber39g Sugar100IU Vitamin A106.7mg Vitamin C57mg Calcium0.7mg Iron

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Nutrition Facts

Winter Fruit Salad Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

211

% Daily Value*

Fat

1

g

2

%

Sodium

5

mg

%

Potassium

567

mg

16

%

Carbohydrates

18

%

Fiber

8

g

33

%

Sugar

39

g

43

%

Protein

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

100

IU

2

%

Vitamin C

106.7

mg

129

%

Calcium

57

mg

6

%

Iron

0.7

mg

4

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Dessert, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Winter Fruit Salad

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $$

Calories: 211

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I hope your New Year’s resolutions are off to a great start! Q: Do you have any health or diet goals for the New Year? Let me know in a comment below! I’m over here getting excited about bone broth like a big nerd (more on that soon!).

Natasha Kravchuk

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Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.

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FAQs

What kind of mixture fruit salad? ›

iii) Fruit salad is a mixture of various fruits. The pieces of fruits can be easily differentiated, which means that fruit salad is a heterogeneous mixture.

How do you keep fruit salad from getting soggy? ›

It's best to store fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These containers create the perfect level of moisture and humidity for cut fruit, helping the pieces stay fresher for longer. We also love using these reusable silicone bags to create individual portions that are easy to grab and go for lunch.

What ingredient could you add to a fruit salad to keep the fruit from oxidizing? ›

As a natural antioxidant, lemon juice can help prolong the life of fruit salad (as well as its visual appeal) by inactivating the enzyme polyphenol oxidase, which is responsible for the browning. Besides keeping fruit salad fresh, lemon juice can also enhance its flavor.

How long does homemade fruit salad last? ›

How long does fruit salad stay fresh? Fruit salad will last 3-5 days if you prepare your fruit properly, add something acidic like lemon juice or a dressing, and store the fruit salad covered in the fridge until ready to serve.

What is fruit salad dressing made of? ›

This easy Fruit Salad Dressing recipe is a delicious way to elevate your next bowl of fruit or summer salad. It's a simple blend of orange juice, lemon zest, and honey, and it really makes the flavors of fresh fruit pop.

Does lemon juice keep fruit salad fresh? ›

“The acidity of lemons helps to prevent the browning of fruits,” says registered dietitian nutritionist Keri Gans, MS, RDN, CDN. “Specifically, it helps to inactivate the enzyme polyphenol oxidase, which is responsible for the browning.” Beyond keeping fruit salad fresh, lemon can also help enhance its flavor.

What to put on fruit salad to keep it from turning brown? ›

One of the most effective and used solutions for preventing the fruits from turning brown is lemon juice as it works wonders in keeping the fruits fresh. Mix lemon juice with water in accordance with the number and quantity of fruits, so that the solution is enough to completely submerge the fruits.

What is a creamy fruit salad made of? ›

Beat cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in whipped topping on high speed until incorporated. Fold in pineapple, fruit co*cktail, bananas, apple, coconut, pecans, raisins, and cherries. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Should fruit salad be served cold or room temperature? ›

Registered dietitian Kyle Shadix, who teaches food safety at Teachers College, Columbia University, says: “Uncooked produce should be served cold, and if your fruit salad is room temperature, send it back. Bacteria thrive at temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees, and the warmer it is, the more they grow.”

What fruit can go together in a bowl? ›

For the salad: Layer fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour cooled sauce over fruit; cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Is fruit salad a solid mixture? ›

Fruit salad is an example of solid-solid mixture.

Is a fruit salad a mechanical mixture or solution? ›

(a) A fruit salad is a mechanical mixture.

What is a mixture of fruits called? ›

Fruit salad is a dish consisting of various kinds of fruit, sometimes served in a liquid, either their juices or a syrup. In different forms, fruit salad can be served as an appetizer or a side as a salad.

Is mixing fruits in a fruit salad a physical or chemical change? ›

Making a fruit salad, with raw fruits is considered as physical change because in this process chemical composition of fruits is not changed. It is simply changing the shape of the substance.

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