Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Brighten up chilly days with this vibrant Winter Fruit Salad featuring a medley of seasonal fruits and a luscious Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing. Juicy pomegranate seeds, zesty orange segments, sweet apples and pears, tender kiwi slices, and plump red grapes create a beautifully colorful and refreshing blend. The homemade dressing, made with tangy lemon juice, smooth Greek yogurt, honey, and a hint of vanilla, ties it all together with a creamy citrus kick and delicate poppy seed crunch. Perfect as a light dessert or a festive side dish, this salad is a healthy, crowd-pleasing option that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Whether served fresh or chilled, it’s a delightful celebration of winter’s best produce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Pomegranate seeds
- 2 medium Orange
- 2 medium Pear
- 2 medium Apple
- 1 cup Red grapes
- 3 medium Kiwi
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel and segment the oranges, ensuring to remove all white pith. Place the segments in a large mixing bowl.
Core and dice the pears and apples into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the mixing bowl.
Peel and slice the kiwis into half-moons, then add them to the bowl.
Add the pomegranate seeds and red grapes to the bowl with the other fruits.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Greek yogurt, poppy seeds, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss until all the fruit is evenly coated.
Serve immediately for peak freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.1 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.2 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2237 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
