Description
A vibrant and refreshing Winter Fruit Salad featuring apples, clementines, kiwi, and pomegranate arils tossed in a fresh citrus dressing made with orange juice and honey or agave. Perfect as a healthy side dish or light snack during the colder months.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 apples, sliced and cut into small pieces (2-2½ cups)
- 2 cups clementine slices
- 2 cups sliced kiwi, halved lengthwise then sliced (about 5-6 kiwi)
- 1½-2 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 the apples, clementine slices, kiwi slices, and pomegranate arils gently to mix all fruits evenly.
- Mix Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and honey or agave until fully blended to create the fresh citrus dressing.
- Gently Combine. Drizzle the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently stir to coat all the fruit evenly. Taste and adjust sweetness or add more dressing as desired. Note that as the salad sits, the fruit will soften and become juicier.
- Serve & Store. For best texture, chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving. You can prepare it up to 1-2 hours ahead. Enjoy immediately, and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days, noting the fruit will continue to soften over time.
Notes
- This colorful salad is naturally gluten-free, paleo, and vegan-friendly when using agave instead of honey.
- Use fresh or high-quality orange juice for the best flavor in the dressing.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute or add other seasonal fruits to personalize the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.75 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
