A bowl of winter fruit salad made with apples, kiwi, banana, oranges and pomegranate.

Why you’ll love this winter fruit salad

  • Citrus season is here, and we’ve finding new ways to incorporate them into our weekly routine. This fruit salad recipe is one that I’ve been loving lately, and I’m sure you will, too.
  • Poppy seeds add a nutty flavor, while the pomegranate arils provide a delicious crunch to the salad.
  • This recipe is a great way to get that daily vitamin-C boost you need, and it makes a great breakfast or lunch option.
A bowl of apples, kiwi, oranges, banana, and pomegranate garnished with mint leaves, coated in a poppyseed dressing.

Here’s what you’ll need to make it

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Ingredients & substitutions

  • Apples
  • Kiwi
  • Pear
  • Banana
  • Poppy seeds

Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.

Close up of winter fruit salad.

How to make this winter fruit salad recipe

Chop and slice. Prepare the fruit and toss into a large mixing bowl.

Stir together. Add the lemon juice, sugar and poppy seeds to the mixing bowl and stir gently to combine.

You will want to place the bowl in the refrigerator to allow the juices to absorb and saturate and merge all the yummy flavors together!

Fruit in a bowl.

Everything you need to know about this winter fruit salad

Which fruits are winter fruits?

Apples, oranges, pears, kiwi, and bananas are all in season during the winter and when combined together truly create a beautiful salad. Bananas are less acidic than the remainder of the ingredients in this salad, if you are not serving this salad immediately I would recommend adding the bananas just before serving.

How long will fruit salad last in the refrigerator?

Once prepared, this winter fruit salad should stay fresh for about 3-5 days. Make sure to store in an airtight container. As the salad sits, the fruit will macerate creating more juices. For best serving results, serve after 15 minutes after preparing.

Close up of apples, oranges, bananas, kiwi, and pomegranate in a bowl garnished with mint leaves.

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Winter Fruit Salad

By: Melissa Belanger
This refreshing winter fruit salad makes the most of cold weather produce with a variety of oranges, kiwi, pomegranate, apples and pears and a poppyseed dressing.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
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Ingredients 

  • 3 oranges, segmented
  • 3 kiwis, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large apple, chopped
  • 1 pear, chopped
  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions 

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl stirring to coat the fruit in the lemon juice and sugar.
  • Let the fruit macerate for a minimum of 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 4mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin C: 76mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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