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Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing

Close-up of a creamy winter fruit salad featuring diced apples, mandarin orange segments, and bright red pomegranate seeds.
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This vibrant winter fruit salad combines seasonal produce with a warm cinnamon vanilla dressing, making it a perfect, healthy side dish for holiday gatherings or a light dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple, chopped
  • 1 cup pear, chopped
  • 1 cup clementine or mandarin orange segments
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit: Wash and chop the apples and pears. Peel and segment the clementines. Halve the grapes. Place all prepared fruit into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
  3. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing evenly over the fruit mixture. Gently toss the fruit until all pieces are lightly coated.
  4. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the winter fruit salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve: Present this colorful fruit arrangement as a refreshing winter dessert or a Christmas brunch side dish.

Notes

  • For a festive look, select fruits that offer red and green colors, such as red apples and green grapes.
  • If you prefer a different dressing flavor, substitute the cinnamon and vanilla with 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds for an Orange Poppy Seed Dressing variation.
  • This salad is best served the day it is made for the crispest texture.

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