Description
Frosty fruit salad with orange poppy seed dressing brings Mediterranean sunshine to chilly winter tables. Crisp citrus, juicy pomegranate seeds, and zesty dressing create a refreshing palette of seasonal flavors you’ll crave on cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 3 navel oranges, peeled and segmented
- 2 apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
Nuts (Optional):
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil or neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) poppy seeds
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Create a vibrant citrus-infused dressing by whisking freshly squeezed orange juice with golden honey, zesty lemon juice, smooth olive oil, delicate poppy seeds, and a subtle salt accent. Let the mixture rest and allow flavors to meld.
- Select a spacious serving vessel and carefully arrange bright orange segments, crisp apple slices, emerald kiwi rounds, ruby-like pomegranate seeds, and glistening grapes.
- Delicately cascade the prepared dressing over the colorful fruit medley, using gentle folding motions to ensure each morsel becomes evenly coated with the fragrant blend.
- For those seeking additional texture, scatter a generous handful of roughly chopped walnuts or pecans across the fruit surface, introducing a satisfying nutty crunch.
- Present the salad immediately to preserve optimal freshness and vibrant appearance, or refrigerate briefly for up to one hour before serving to allow flavors to harmonize subtly.
Notes
- Swap citrus fruits based on seasonal availability to keep the salad versatile and budget-friendly.
- Toast nuts lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunchiness.
- Use organic fruits when possible to maximize natural sweetness and reduce pesticide exposure.
- Prepare dressing separately and store in refrigerator up to 3 days in advance for quick meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg