Refreshing Winter Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Poppy Seed Dressing
Indulge in this vibrant Winter Fruit Salad, featuring a harmonious blend of seasonal fruits drizzled with a zesty honey lime poppy seed dressing. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a light dessert, this easy-to-make salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients to boost your winter diet. Customize it to suit your taste, and enjoy the delicious fusion of flavors that will leave your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples, cored and chopped
- 2 medium pears, cored and chopped
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup strawberries or blueberries (or a mix), halved if large
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare all fruits by washing them thoroughly. Core and chop apples and pears into bite-sized pieces. Peel and segment oranges and grapefruit.
- In a large bowl, combine all the chopped fruits: apples, pears, citrus segments, pomegranate seeds, and berries. Gently toss together.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together honey, lime juice, and poppy seeds until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the fruit salad and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Toss gently one last time before serving in individual bowls or on a large platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg