Winter Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing (Print Version)
Seasonal winter fruits combined with a bright, tangy-sweet poppy seed dressing for a refreshing and easy side dish.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 medium apples, cored and chopped
03 - 2 medium pears, cored and sliced
04 - 1 cup pomegranate seeds
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
→ Poppy Seed Dressing
07 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon orange juice
11 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oranges, apples, pears, pomegranate seeds, grapes, and dried cranberries.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, orange juice, poppy seeds, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the poppy seed dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss until all fruit is evenly coated with dressing.
04 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld together before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The poppy seed dressing creates this magical bridge between the tartness of the citrus and the sweetness of the apples that will make you wonder why all fruit salads dont have it.
- You can prep most components ahead of time and assemble just before serving, making it perfect for those chaotic holiday gatherings when kitchen time is precious.
02 -
- Toss your chopped apples and pears in a little lemon juice first if youre prepping ahead, as this prevents that unappetizing browning that can make your beautiful salad look tired.
- The salad actually tastes better after sitting for about 30 minutes, when the dressing has had time to lightly infuse the fruits, but goes downhill after about 3 hours when everything gets too soft.
03 -
- Save the pomegranate seeds for last when assembling, sprinkling them over the top rather than mixing them in, as theyll maintain their jewel-like appearance and wont stain the other fruits.
- The dressing keeps beautifully in the refrigerator for up to a week, so consider making a double batch to have on hand for impromptu fruit salads or even as a surprising topping for vanilla ice cream.