Winter Fruit Salad With Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing Recipe
Brighten your winter table with this vibrant Winter Fruit Salad Dressing. The secret is a simple, spiced syrup that clings to every piece of fruit, transforming a basic mix into a celebration of the season. After testing numerous variations, I’ve found this cinnamon-vanilla blend perfectly balances the tart and sweet notes of winter produce, creating a salad that’s both refreshing and comforting.
PrintWinter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe pears, cored and diced
- 2 red apples, cored and diced
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- Juice of half a lemon
- For the Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing:
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pears, apples, and lemon juice to prevent browning. Mix well to coat the fruit evenly.
- Add the pomegranate seeds, grapes, kiwis, banana slices, walnuts (if using), and dried cranberries to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract to make the dressing.
- Pour the Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing over the fruit mixture, and gently toss everything together until all the fruit is well coated with the dressing.
- Cover the fruit salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, give the fruit salad a gentle toss, then transfer it to a serving dish.
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