Winter Fruit Salad With Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
This Winter Fruit Salad With Lemon Poppyseed Dressing is a refreshing, colorful, and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for brunch, Thanksgiving, or any family gathering. Packed with apples, pears, kiwi, mandarins, and juicy pomegranate seeds, it’s a light and seasonal recipe that feeds a crowd effortlessly.
Equipment
- 1 big salad bowl
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
Salad Fruits
- 1 + ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 5 mandarin oranges peeled and segmented
- 5 kiwi peeled, chopped
- 2 apples chopped
- 2 pears chopped
Poppy Seed Dressing
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup add more if you like
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Wash and peel kiwi, mandarins, and pears. Core the apples and pears, then chop all fruit into bite-sized pieces. Remove seeds from the pomegranate.1 + ½ cup pomegranate seeds, 5 mandarin oranges, 5 kiwi, 2 apples, 2 pears
- In a small bowl or jar, combine lemon juice, maple syrup, and poppy seeds. Whisk until smooth and well combined.3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Place the chopped fruit in a large bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Gently toss to coat.
Notes
- Prep ahead: Make the dressing in advance, but chop the fruit just before serving to keep it crisp and prevent browning.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 day. Use them in smoothies for a quick, no-waste option.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 7gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
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