Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing
A refreshing and vibrant fruit salad featuring seasonal winter fruits, enhanced with a warm cinnamon vanilla dressing.
Ingrédients
For the Fruit Salad
- 2 cups diced fresh pineapple Ensure the pineapple is ripe.
- 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced Use ripe yet firm pears.
- 2 ripe apples, cored and sliced Choose your favorite apple variety.
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved Fresh grapes add sweetness.
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds Provides tartness and color.
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries Look for unsweetened if preferred.
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans Can be substituted with seeds for nut allergies.
For the Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing
- 1/4 cup orange juice Freshly squeezed is best.
- 2 tablespoons honey Can substitute with maple syrup for vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust according to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all of your ingredients and wash the fruits thoroughly.
- Dice the fresh pineapple into bite-sized cubes and core and slice the pears and apples into thin wedges.
- Halve the red grapes and set all the fruits aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the mixed fruits.
- Follow with the dried cranberries and chopped pecans.
Make the Dressing
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Combine and Chill
- Pour the cinnamon vanilla dressing over the prepared fruit mixture and gently toss.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Before serving, give the salad one final gentle toss.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed chilled. Pair it with quiches, pastries, or yogurt for breakfast or serve alongside roasted meats.