Are you ready to bring some zing to your winter wonderland food scene? This best winter fruit salad with a simple & healthy lemon poppyseed dressing isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s a tropical vacation on a cold winter day! Grab your fruit hats because we’re diving into a bowl of color and flavor!
Winter Fruit Salad
This delicious fruit salad is not just a pile of fruit; it’s an adventure in your mouth! Let’s get all those winter blues out the window with this fruity explosion!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 apple, diced (any kind you love!)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (for the sweetness)
- A pinch of salt (because we’re fancy)
Instructions:
- In a giant bowl (the kind you could potentially swim in), toss all your delightful winter fruits together. Mix them like you mean it!
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), poppy seeds, and a pinch of salt. Channel your inner whisking champion!
- Drizzle your zesty dressing over the fruit and give it a gentle toss. You want the fruit to be well-dressed but not too overdressed. Let’s keep it classy!
- Serve immediately and watch those winter blues disappear! Or let it chill in the fridge for about an hour if you want to build suspense.
And voila! There you have it—a vibrant winter fruit salad that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. Use this salad to impress your guests, or just treat yourself because you deserve it! Let’s face it, winter can be a drag, so why not jazz up your plate with a little fruit fun!