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Vibrant Winter Fruit Salad with Honey-Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing

Close-up of a bright winter fruit salad featuring orange segments, kiwi chunks, apple pieces, and ruby pomegranate seeds.
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Prepare this refreshing and colorful winter fruit salad using seasonal citrus, apples, and pomegranate. The bright honey-lime dressing with poppy seeds makes this an easy, healthy side dish or light dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large navel oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 2 clementines, peeled and segmented
  • 1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and diced
  • 1 firm pear, cored and diced
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1 cup green grapes, halved
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • For the Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit: Peel and segment the oranges and clementines. Dice the apple and pear. Halve the grapes. Slice the kiwis. Place all prepared fruit into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, honey, lemon zest, and poppy seeds until the honey is fully dissolved.
  3. Dress the salad: Pour the honey-citrus poppy seed dressing over the fruit mixture. Gently toss the fruit until everything is lightly coated.
  4. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve: Present this colorful fruit salad as a healthy winter snack or a light dessert for your next meal.

Notes

  • To keep the apples and pears from browning, toss them immediately in a small amount of the lime juice before adding them to the main bowl.
  • This salad is excellent for holiday brunch menus and holds up well for several hours if kept chilled.
  • For an extra festive look, garnish with a sprinkle of finely chopped mint leaves just before serving.

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