Description
Delightful Winter Fruit Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing brings seasonal produce together in a refreshing medley of colors and flavors. Crisp winter fruits dance with a zesty citrus dressing, creating a light and elegant dish perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 2 cups (473 ml) red grapes, halved
- 2 cups (473 ml) green grapes, halved
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 pear, diced
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) mandarin orange segments
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) pomegranate seeds
Optional Toppings:
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) shredded coconut
Instructions
- Carefully rinse and prepare all fruits: slice grapes in half, cube apples and pears into uniform bite-sized pieces, separate mandarin segments, and collect pomegranate seeds into a spacious mixing vessel.
- Create a vibrant dressing by blending fresh orange juice with golden honey, tangy white wine vinegar, crunchy poppy seeds, a pinch of salt, and zesty Dijon mustard in a compact bowl.
- Gradually incorporate olive oil into the dressing mixture, whisking continuously to develop a smooth, unified emulsion that will beautifully coat the fruit.
- Gently cascade the prepared dressing over the colorful fruit medley, using delicate folding motions to ensure each morsel receives an even, glistening coating.
- Transfer the dressed fruit salad into the refrigerator, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and chill for approximately half an hour, which will intensify the intricate flavor profile.
- Remove from refrigeration and serve immediately, presenting a refreshing and visually stunning winter fruit composition perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- Carefully select ripe, seasonal fruits for the most vibrant and flavorful salad experience.
- Quickly segment mandarins over a bowl to catch all the delicious juices that add extra brightness to the dressing.
- Customize the salad by adding toasted nuts like almonds or pecans for a delightful crunch and nutty depth.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the sweet balance of the dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg