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Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing

Cozy Up with Winter Fruit Salad and Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing

Delight in this Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing, a comforting blend of seasonal fruits and warm dressing perfect for winter gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Chopped Apples You can substitute with Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
  • 2 cups Chopped Pears Try Bosc or Anjou for variety.
  • 1 cup Seedless Grapes Halved cherries can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 medium Kiwi Can be swapped for mandarin segments or citrus fruits.
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds Dried cranberries can be used if necessary.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice Lemon juice offers a zesty alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can add a lovely twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Increase for depth or replace with pumpkin spice.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts Pecans or almonds can be used if preferred.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • rubber spatula
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine freshly chopped apples, pears, halved grapes, sliced kiwi, and vibrant pomegranate seeds.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, creamy honey, aromatic vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the mixed fruit in the large bowl, and gently toss the fruit to coat evenly.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill.
  5. Just before serving, sprinkle chopped walnuts over the chilled fruit salad.
  6. Spoon the chilled Winter Fruit Salad into serving bowls or a platter and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best flavors, use fresh ingredients and don’t skip the chilling step. Add the walnuts just before serving to maintain their crunch.

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