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Vibrant Winter Fruit Salad with Warm Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing

Close-up of a vibrant winter fruit salad featuring red grapes, orange segments, and apple chunks in a white bowl.
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Make this refreshing Winter Fruit Salad featuring seasonal produce and a simple, warm Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing. It is a healthy side dish perfect for holiday gatherings and Christmas brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups seedless red grapes
  • 2 cups peeled and segmented navel oranges or clementines
  • 2 crisp apples, cored and chopped (e.g., Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 2 firm pears, cored and chopped
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit: Wash all fruit. Segment the oranges, chop the apples and pears into bite-sized pieces, and separate the pomegranate arils. Place all prepared fruit into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey or 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 fruit salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve: Taste and adjust sweetness if needed before serving. This salad is excellent served chilled as a refreshing winter dessert or holiday gathering side dish.

Notes

  • For a festive look, select fruits that offer red and green colors, like red grapes and green pears.
  • If you need a Maple Lime Fruit Salad variation, substitute the honey with maple syrup in the dressing.
  • This salad works well for potlucks because it holds up well for several hours when kept cool.

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