Description
A vibrant and refreshing Winter Fruit Salad featuring apples, clementines, kiwi, and pomegranate arils tossed in a fresh citrus dressing made from orange juice and honey or agave. Perfect as a healthy side dish for holiday meals or brunch, this naturally gluten-free and vegan-friendly salad is easy to prepare and delightful to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 apples, sliced and cut into small pieces (2-2 1/2 cups)
- 2 cups clementine slices
- 2 cups sliced kiwi (halved lengthwise, then sliced, about 5-6 kiwi)
- 1 1/2-2 cups pomegranate arils (from 1 pomegranate)
Dressing
- 4-5 tablespoons orange juice (high quality or fresh-squeezed)
- 2-3 tablespoons honey or agave (use agave for vegan)
Instructions
- Combine Fruit: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, clementine segments, sliced kiwi, and pomegranate arils.
- Mix Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and honey or agave until well blended.
- Gently Combine: Drizzle the citrus dressing over the fruit mixture and gently stir to coat all the fruit evenly without bruising it. Taste and adjust sweetness or add more dressing as desired.
- Serve & Store: If possible, refrigerate the fruit salad for 15-30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld, or up to 1-2 hours for optimal texture. Enjoy immediately, and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Note that the fruit may soften over time.
Notes
- This salad is naturally gluten-free, paleo, and vegan-friendly when using agave as the sweetener.
- Use high-quality fresh orange juice for the best citrus flavor in the dressing.
- For a sweeter salad, add additional honey or agave as desired after tasting.
- Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavor and texture.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent the fruit from becoming too soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup salad
- Calories: 124 kcal
- Sugar: 22.6 g
- Sodium: 3.7 mg
- Fat: 0.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30.5 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
