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Winter Fruit Salad

Delicious Winter Fruit Salad with Bright Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

This Winter Fruit Salad is a colorful medley of seasonal fruits, perfect as a refreshing appetizer for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Honey can substitute with agave syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest ensure it is fresh for the best aroma
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice use fresh lemons instead of bottled
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds omit if not available
Fruit
  • 2 cups Mandarin Oranges can substitute with clementines if preferred
  • 2 medium Apples preferably Gala or Opal varieties
  • 2 medium Kiwis ensure they are ripe for optimal flavor
  • 2 medium Bananas can replace with ripe pears if wanted
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Arils use fresh or pre-packaged for convenience

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • salad bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds until smooth.
  2. Peel and chop the mandarins into bite-sized pieces. Core and slice the apples, keeping the skin.
  3. Peel and slice the kiwis and bananas, maintaining uniform size for even mixing.
  4. In a large salad bowl, layer the mandarins, apples, kiwis, bananas, and pomegranate arils evenly.
  5. Drizzle the lemon poppyseed dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 0.5gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Opt for high-quality and fresh ingredients to enhance flavor. Serve immediately after preparation for the best taste.

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