Description
This Christmas Fruit Salad is a festive and refreshing dish bursting with colorful, seasonal fruits and a light, sweet dressing. It’s perfect as a holiday dessert, side dish, or a healthy addition to your Christmas feast!
Ingredients
Scale
For the fruit salad:
- 2 cups (300 g) red grapes, halved
- 2 cups (300 g) green grapes, halved
- 2 cups (300 g) pineapple, diced
- 2 cups (300 g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) pomegranate seeds
- 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
1. Prepare the fruit
- Wash, peel, and slice all fruits as needed. Combine the grapes, pineapple, strawberries, pomegranate seeds, kiwi slices, and orange segments in a large mixing bowl.
2. Make the dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
3. Toss the salad
- Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat evenly.
4. Garnish and serve
- Transfer the fruit salad to a serving dish. Garnish with shredded coconut and fresh mint leaves for a festive touch.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to chill before serving.
Notes
- Customizable: Use your favorite seasonal fruits such as apples, pears, or cranberries for variety.
- Make-ahead: Prep the fruit and dressing separately up to 1 day in advance. Combine and toss just before serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.