Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Brighten up chilly days with this vibrant Winter Fruit Salad featuring a medley of seasonal fruits and a luscious Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing. Juicy pomegranate seeds, zesty orange segments, sweet apples and pears, tender kiwi slices, and plump red grapes create a beautifully colorful and refreshing blend. The homemade dressing, made with tangy lemon juice, smooth Greek yogurt, honey, and a hint of vanilla, ties it all together with a creamy citrus kick and delicate poppy seed crunch. Perfect as a light dessert or a festive side dish, this salad is a healthy, crowd-pleasing option that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Whether served fresh or chilled, it’s a delightful celebration of winter’s best produce!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Pomegranate seeds
• 2 medium Orange
• 2 medium Pear
• 2 medium Apple
• 1 cup Red grapes
• 3 medium Kiwi
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Peel and segment the oranges, ensuring to remove all white pith. Place the segments in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Core and dice the pears and apples into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel and slice the kiwis into half-moons, then add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Add the pomegranate seeds and red grapes to the bowl with the other fruits.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Greek yogurt, poppy seeds, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss until all the fruit is evenly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately for peak freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1745.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1219.2

Total Fat 7.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 45.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 292.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.2g	0%
Total Sugars 222.7g
Protein 15.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 362.0mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 2236.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.4%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 89.8%