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Vibrant Winter Fruit Salad with Warm Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing

Close-up of a vibrant winter fruit salad featuring mandarin segments, apple chunks, grapes, and pomegranate seeds.
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Make this easy winter fruit salad featuring seasonal citrus, apples, and pomegranate, all tossed in a simple, cozy cinnamon vanilla dressing. It is perfect for holiday brunch or a healthy side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups clementines or mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 2 crisp apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and diced
  • 2 firm pears (like Bosc or Anjou), cored and diced
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • For the Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit: Peel and segment the clementines. Core and dice the apples and pears. Halve the grapes. Place all prepared fruit and the blueberries into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
  3. Dress the salad: Pour the cinnamon vanilla dressing over the fruit mixture. Gently toss the fruit until everything is lightly coated.
  4. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is key for the best taste.
  5. Serve: Serve your healthy winter fruit salad chilled. You can garnish with extra pomegranate arils if desired.

Notes

  • For a festive look, select fruits that offer red, green, and orange colors, such as red grapes, green apples, and clementines.
  • If you are making this ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and toss it with the fruit no more than one hour before serving to keep the apples and pears from softening too much.
  • This recipe works well for potluck fruit salad contributions because it holds up better than tropical fruit salads.

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