Description
Festive Christmas Fruit Salad blends seasonal favorites like cranberries, pomegranate, and mandarin oranges in a refreshing holiday medley. Creamy yogurt dressing and mint garnish complete this elegant dessert that delights guests at winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) pineapple, diced
- 2 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) red grapes, halved
- 2 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) green grapes, halved
- 2 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
- 2 tbsps honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Fruit Preparation: Meticulously wash, peel, and slice grapes, pineapple, strawberries, kiwi, and orange segments into uniform, elegant pieces ensuring precision and visual appeal.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk together orange juice, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy emulsion that will elevate the fruit’s natural flavors.
- Fruit Assembly: Gently combine all prepared fruits in a large serving bowl, delicately incorporating pomegranate seeds throughout the colorful medley to create a balanced and textured composition.
- Dressing Integration: Pour the prepared dressing over the fruit mixture, using soft folding techniques to ensure each piece is evenly coated without damaging the delicate fruit structure.
- Finishing Touches: Artfully sprinkle shredded coconut across the surface and garnish with fresh mint leaves, creating a visually stunning presentation that adds textural complexity and aromatic sophistication.
- Serving Recommendation: Refrigerate for up to two hours to enhance flavor melding, then serve immediately to maintain the fruits’ crisp texture and vibrant appearance, offering a refreshing and festive culinary experience.
Notes
- Preserve Fruit Integrity: Slice fruits uniformly and gently to maintain their delicate structure and prevent bruising during preparation.
- Dress Strategically: Drizzle dressing just before serving to prevent fruits from becoming soggy and maintain their crisp, fresh texture.
- Chill Wisely: Refrigerate salad for maximum 2 hours to keep fruits vibrant and prevent excessive softening or discoloration.
- Enhance Flavor Balance: Add coconut and mint sparingly to complement the fruits’ natural sweetness without overpowering their delicate taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg