Easy Winter Fruit Salad
This winter fruit salad recipe is a refreshing and colorful addition to any holiday meal or winter potluck. Packed with seasonal fruit such as pink grapefruit, navel oranges, kiwi, and pomegranate, this fruit salad is sure to be a hit with people of all ages. The addition of mint and a touch of sugar in the lime dressing adds a refreshing and zingy flavor to the mix. Feel free to mix and match with your favorite winter fruit or add some crunch with nuts or seeds.
Ingredients
- 1 large pomegranate (or 1¾ cups ready-to-eat pomegranate arils, with juices)
- 2 large navel oranges , segmented
- 2 pink grapefruits , segmented
- 2 Kiwis , sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar , if needed
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint , chopped or julienned
Instructions
- If using a whole pomegranate, remove the arils (seeds) by cutting the fruit into quarters, then break it apart in a bowl of water. Skim off the pith that floats to the top and drain the seeds and place them into a large bowl. Alternatively, you can purchase pre-packaged pomegranate arils to save time.
- Next, peel the oranges and grapefruit with a paring knife, cut the ends off, and stand upright. Finally, cut away the remaining skin and membrane, exposing the fruit. Hold an orange over the large bowl and cut along both sides of each membrane to free the segments, letting them fall into the large bowl.
- Squeeze each empty membrane to release the juices. Repeat with the remaining orange and grapefruit. Next, peel and slice the kiwis and place them into the large bowl. Sprinkle the sugar (to taste) over the fruit and add the mint and toss to distribute it evenly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
How to Store
To store the winter fruit salad, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The fruit salad will keep for 2 days in the refrigerator.
How to Make Ahead
To make the easy winter fruit salad ahead of time, you can prepare the fruit and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. It is best to store the fruit salad without the sugar, as it can cause the fruit to become mushy over time. If you prefer to serve the fruit salad with the sugar, you can sprinkle the sugar into the fruit salad just before serving; this will help prevent the fruit from becoming soggy. In addition, you may want to omit the kiwis or add them just before serving, as they tend to break down faster than other types of fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Winter Fruit Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
121
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Sodium
3
mg
0
%
Potassium
370
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
21
g
23
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1141
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
78
mg
95
%
Calcium
54
mg
5
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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