Best 17 Winter Fruit Salad Recipes

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard and salt.
• Process until well blended.
• With machine still running add oil in a slow steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth.
• Add poppy seeds and process just a few seconds more to mix.
• In a large serving bowl combine the romaine lettuce, shredded swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, cubed apple and cubed pear.
• Toss to mix then pour dressing over salad just before serving and toss to coat.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON-POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In blender or food processor, place sugar, onion, salt, lemon juice and mustard; cover and process until blended.
• With machine running, add oil in slow steady stream, processing until thick and smooth. Add poppy seed; process a few seconds to mix.
• In large serving bowl, mix all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

WINTER FRUIT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large glass or plastic bowl, mix pasta, apple, pear, onions, pecans and cranberries. Mix all remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.

WINTER FRUIT AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
• Meanwhile, combine mandarin orange sections, kiwi, apple, pear, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and celery in a large bowl.
• Add pasta to the fruit salad, mixing until well combined.
• Whisk lime juice, honey, olive oil, and poppy seeds together in a small bowl. Pour over pasta salad and stir until combined. Place in the refrigerator until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple and set juice and pineapple aside. In a saucepan, combine pudding mix and reserved pineapple juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Transfer to a bowl and cool. , Fold in fruit, nuts, coconut and reserved pineapple. Chill until serving. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, 2 cups water, the ginger and vanilla seeds and pod in a saucepan. Use a vegetable peeler to remove wide strips of zest from the lemon and 1 orange, add to the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes. Refrigerate until cold.
• Meanwhile, peel the remaining oranges with a paring knife, cutting along the natural curve of the fruit. Hold an orange over a large bowl and cut along both sides of each membrane to free the segments, letting them fall into the bowl. Squeeze each empty membrane to release the juices. Repeat with the remaining oranges. Add the mangoes, bananas, kiwis, kumquats and pomegranate seeds and gently toss. Pour the syrup over the fruit and chill overnight.
• Before serving, remove the citrus zest, ginger and vanilla pod. Spoon the fruit and syrup into bowls.
• To remove pomegranate seeds, cut the fruit into quarters, then break apart in a bowl of water. Skim off the pith that floats to the top and drain the seeds.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat stirring often, until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and cool completely.
• In a small bowl, combine the kumquats, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, pear and cucumber. Add the dressing and toss well. Add the watercress and toss again and serve.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY SOUR CREAM DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare sour cream dressing and refrigerate. Toss fruit in bowl, cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour.
• Just before serving combine, dressing, fruit and granola and toss until fruit is well coated.

FESTIVE WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine grapefruits, oranges, kiwifruits, apples, and pineapple in a large bowl. Mix in pomegranate seeds. Zest and juice lime over the salad. Sprinkle mint on top; mix once more. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

WINTER FRUIT WALDORF SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix apples, pears, celery, raisins and dates.
• In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt and juice concentrate until well blended. Add to fruit; toss to coat. (Salad can be refrigerated up to 1 hour.)
• Serve salad on lettuce. Garnish with walnut halves.

WINTER FRUIT AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss apples and lemon juice. Arrange watercress on a large serving platter. Top with the grapes, onions and apples., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine lemon juice, oil, honey, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle 1/2 cup over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad and remaining salad dressing until serving. Serve remaining dressing on the side. Garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, place cereal in food processor. Cover; process until mixture forms a coarse meal. Add cereal, salt and pepper to skillet. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add walnuts to skillet. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cereal is dark brown and walnuts are toasted slightly. Transfer to paper towels to cool.
• In large bowl, mix lettuce, arugula, grapefruit sections, feta cheese and pomegranate seeds. In small bowl, mix poppy seed dressing, olive oil, vinegar and sugar. Stir until well combined. Drizzle dressing mixture over salad; toss to coat. Top with cereal mixture just before serving.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt. Process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix.
• In a large serving bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, apple, and pear. Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.

COLORFUL WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine apples, pears, clementines, kiwi, and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl. Whisk together honey, lime juice, and mint. Drizzle dressing over fruit and toss until well combined.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD - WW POINTS = 2

Steps:

• Combine the brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and allspice in a large bowl.
• Add the apples, pineapple, pears and currants.
• Toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with the almonds.

WINTER FRUIT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large glass or plastic bowl, mix pasta, apple, pear, onions, pecans and cranberries. Mix all remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Remove peel and pith from grapefruits. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, cut segments from grapefruits. Squeeze juice into bowl Add banana and avocado, serve immediately.