Winter Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing and Fresh Mint Recipe
A refreshing and colorful Winter Fruit Salad featuring a vibrant mix of pineapple, kiwi, mandarin oranges, and pomegranate, tossed in a zesty honey-lemon poppy seed dressing. This healthy salad is perfect as a light snack, side dish, or a festive addition to any meal during the colder months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Fruit:
- 3 cups of cubed pineapple
- 1 cup of peeled, quartered and sliced kiwis
- 2 cups of mandarin orange or clementine segments
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Combine fruits. Place the cubed pineapple, sliced kiwi, mandarin orange segments, and pomegranate arils into a large mixing bowl to prepare the base of the salad.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon or lime juice, honey, and poppy seeds until well combined to create a flavorful dressing.
- Toss fruit with dressing. Pour the poppy seed dressing over the prepared fruit mixture and gently toss everything together to ensure the fruit is evenly coated without bruising it.
- Garnish and serve. Optionally, garnish the salad with fresh mint leaves for an added burst of color and freshness before serving.
Notes
- For extra zest, substitute honey with maple syrup to keep it vegan.
- Make sure to peel and slice kiwis carefully to avoid bitterness from skins.
- The salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld.
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best taste and texture.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
Keywords: winter fruit salad, poppy seed dressing, pineapple salad, kiwi salad, mandarin oranges, pomegranate, healthy fruit salad
