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Winter Fruit Salad

Delicious Winter Fruit Salad with Warm Cinnamon Dressing

This Winter Fruit Salad bursts with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, making it a must-try for winter gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit
  • 1 cup diced pineapple fresh or canned
  • 1 cup sliced pears or ripe apples
  • 1 cup sliced apples or tart grapes
  • 1 cup halved grapes or seasonal citrus
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • separate bowl
  • spatula
  • tongs or large spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, sliced pears, sliced apples, and halved grapes.
  2. Sprinkle dried cranberries and chopped pecans over the fruit medley and stir them in lightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Pour the cinnamon vanilla dressing over the prepared fruit salad and gently toss to combine.
  5. Cover the salad tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to refresh its appearance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure all fruit pieces are cut to similar sizes and keep the dressing separate until serving if preparing in advance.

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