Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of winter with our Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing. This delightful salad showcases a medley of seasonal fruits, including sweet Cuties mandarin oranges and crisp Fuji apples, all brought together by a warm and aromatic cinnamon vanilla dressing. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or an elevated weeknight dinner, this colorful dish not only pleases the palate but also adds a festive touch to your table. It’s easy to prepare, nutritious, and sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 Cuties mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 4 large Fuji apples (cored and diced)
- 2 pomegranates (arils removed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 vanilla bean (split and seeds scraped)
Instructions
- In a small sauce pot, combine sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla bean. Bring to a simmer over medium heat while stirring regularly.
- Once simmering, remove from heat and let the dressing cool to room temperature for about 1 hour.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mandarin oranges, diced apples, and pomegranate arils.
- Gently stir the cooled dressing before pouring it over the fruit salad. Toss gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg