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Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing Recipe

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A refreshing and healthy Winter Fruit Salad featuring a mix of diced apples, pears, pomegranate seeds, and oranges, topped with crunchy walnuts and a warm cinnamon vanilla honey dressing. Perfect as a light snack or a festive side dish during the colder months.

Ingredients

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Fruit:

  • 2 cups of diced apples
  • 2 cups of diced pears
  • 1 cup of pomegranate seeds
  • 1 cup of chopped oranges
  • 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine the fruits and nuts: In a large bowl, mix together the diced apples, diced pears, pomegranate seeds, chopped oranges, and chopped walnuts to create the base of the fruit salad.
  2. Heat the honey: Place the honey in a small saucepan and warm it over low heat until it becomes fluid and easier to mix.
  3. Add the spices: Stir the ground cinnamon and vanilla extract into the warmed honey until well combined, forming the cinnamon vanilla dressing.
  4. Toss the salad: Pour the warm dressing over the fruit and nut mixture and gently toss everything together to coat the salad evenly with the flavorful dressing.
  5. Serve: You can serve the salad immediately for a slightly warm dressing effect, or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and serve it cold.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, lightly toast the walnuts before adding them to the salad.
  • This salad is best enjoyed within 24 hours as the fruits may release juices and soften over time.
  • You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option, although this recipe is not vegan due to honey.
  • To make it extra festive, add pomegranate arils or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before serving.

Keywords: Winter fruit salad, cinnamon vanilla dressing, healthy fruit salad, holiday fruit salad, pomegranate salad, walnut fruit salad

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