This winter fruit salad recipe is a fresh and healthy dish to make during the colder months. In-season winter fruit is tossed in a simple honey lemon dressing to keep it from browning. A great side dish for the holidays!
Sometimes in the middle of winter your body just craves fresh fruit! Thankfully, there are many amazing fruits that are in season in the colder months to use to make the most delicious winter fruit salad!
In this winter fruit salad recipe, in-season fruit is tossed in a simple honey lemon dressing to add a touch of flavor and keep it fresh! This simple dish is a great healthy side for the holidays!
Winter Fruit Salad: Ingredients & Substitutions
- Fruit. I used a combination of our favorite in-season fall/winter fruits. You can switch it up and use your favorites. Some suggestions include: bananas, mandarin oranges, passionfruit, persimmons, tangerines, and grapefruit.
- Lemon juice. Thankfully, lemons are also in season in the winter. You can use freshly squeezed lemon juice or bottled.
- Honey. agave or maple syrup can be used in place of honey.
How to Make Winter Fruit Salad
This winter fruit salad recipe is a breeze to make, the most time consuming piece of the recipe is peeling and chopping all the fresh fruit. Let’s walk through the process step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video.
Begin by making the simple honey lemon dressing by whisking the two ingredients together in a small bowl.
Then, in a large bowl, combine the prepared fruit, saving about ¼ cup pomegranate seeds for garnishing.
Next, drizzle the dressing over the fruit and stir until it’s evenly distributed.
Once the dressing is evenly distributed, transfer the winter fruit salad to a serving bowl and garnish with reserved pomegranate seeds.
Then, cover the serving bowl and chill the winter fruit salad for at least 1 hour, then serve. You technically can serve it immediately, but I like to give everything time to chill and the flavors time to blend together.
Serve
Serve the winter fruit salad slightly chilled with your favorite dishes. It’s a great side dish to serve at a special breakfast or brunch (check out all our breakfast recipes), or with a main dish for the holidays like this oven roast turkey or slow cooker pot roast.
Store
Store leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The dressing keeps the fruit fresh and prevents the apples/pears from browning. If you choose to add bananas, it won’t last quite as long.
Recipe FAQS
What fruit is best in the Winter?
Here is a list of all the best in-season winter fruits :
Pineapple
Pomegranates
Kiwi
Pears
Apples
Clementines
Tangerines
Persimmons
Bananas
Grapefruit
Mandarin Oranges
What is the best fruit for Christmas?
I love pomegranates at Christmas time, not only are they delicious and packed full of nutrients, but their color is just beautiful for the holiday season.
How long does fruit salad last?
This winter fruit salad lasts for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
