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Vibrant Winter Fruit Salad with Warm Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing

Close-up of a bowl filled with a vibrant winter fruit salad featuring mandarin segments, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and apple chunks.
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Create a bright, refreshing Winter Fruit Salad featuring seasonal produce and a simple, comforting Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing. This healthy fruit salad is perfect for holiday gatherings or a light, colorful snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large navel 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 or green grapes, halved
  • For the Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit: Peel and segment the oranges. Dice the apples and pears. Halve the grapes. Place all prepared fruit and the pomegranate arils 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 the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve: Transfer the salad to a beautiful serving dish. This refreshing side dish is ready for your holiday brunch or as a quick fruit dessert.

Notes

  • For an extra festive look, select fruits that offer a contrast of red, green, and orange colors.
  • If you prefer a different sweetener, substitute the maple syrup with honey for a similar effect in this dressing recipe.
  • You can prepare the fruit up to a day ahead, but wait to add the dressing until just before serving to keep the apples and pears crisp.

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Find it online: https://gourmetgaze.com/winter-fruit-salad/