Best 5 Winter Fruit Salad With Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our vibrant Winter Fruit Salad, a delightful medley of fresh and seasonal fruits. This salad is a celebration of nature's bounty, featuring crisp apples, sweet oranges, juicy pears, tangy cranberries, and plump pomegranate arils. Tossed in a luscious Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing, this salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and tangy notes, making it a refreshing and satisfying treat. Be sure to also explore the accompanying recipes for a delicious Cranberry Orange Relish, a zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing, and a flavorful Orange Poppy Seed Vinaigrette. These recipes are a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON-POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Every bite of this pretty salad delivers, with dressing of Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and lemon enlivening fruit, nuts, lettuce, and cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 medium apple, cubed (1 cup)
1 medium pear, cubed (1 cup)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 15 g

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This is one of my go-to fruit salad recipes! Fresh apples, mandarins, kiwi, bananas and pomegranate arils are all tossed with a sweet, bright poppyseed dressing. Always a party favorite! I've also tried this with pears in place of bananas for another delicious option.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
3 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 Tbsp honey
2 tsp poppy seeds
8 mandarine oranges (, peeled and segmented)
4 apples ((preferably 2 gala and 2 golden delicious))
4 ripe kiwis peeled and diced
4 bananas (, peeled and diced)
1 1/2 cup pomegranate arils ((from about 1 large))

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a mixing bowl or jar whisk together lemon juice and sugar until sugar has dissolved.
  • Mix in olive oil, vegetable oil and honey until well blended. Stir in poppy seeds.
  • For the fruit salad: In a salad bowl toss together all of the fruit then pour dressing over top and gently toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately for best results.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING



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I had this at a friends house & had to have the recipe. Everyone I have made it for begs for the recipe. Everyone just loves this!

Provided by Ivysrecipes

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onions
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite
4 ounces shredded swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 apple, peeled, cored and cubed
1 pear, cubed

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.

LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING



Lemon Poppyseed Dressing image

A wonderful dressing for your favorite salads!

Provided by Lisa Weston

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Fruit Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup canola oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Blend sugar, lemon juice, onion, Dijon mustard, and salt in a blender until smooth. Stream canola oil in a thin stream into the mixture while blender is running. Add poppy seeds and pulse blender a few times, just to mix seeds into the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 107.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This salad looks fabulous. Would be great for the holidays. Got it out of the new Pillsbury Christmas Recipe Book.

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Winter

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 romaine lettuce, lettace head torn into bite-sized pieces (about 10 cups)
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded (4 oz.)
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup dried cherries
1 apple, cubed
1 pear, cubed

Steps:

  • In blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade, place sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard and salt. Cover; blend until smooth. With machine running, add oil in slow, steady stream, blending until thick and smooth. Add poppy seed; blend a few seconds to mix.
  • In large serving bowl, toss all the salad ingredients together. Pour dressing over the salad; toss salad to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 200.2, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 13, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut fruit from the grocery store.
  • If you don't have lemon zest, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice.
  • To make a vegan version of the dressing, use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • For a sweeter dressing, add an extra tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
  • If you don't have poppy seeds, you can substitute chia seeds or flax seeds.
  • Serve the fruit salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This winter fruit salad with lemon poppy seed dressing is a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of the season. It's perfect for a light breakfast, lunch, or snack. The salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious snack, give this winter fruit salad a try.

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