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Festive Christmas Fruit Salad features a colorful mix of fresh fruits, perfect for a holiday dessert or side dish.

Christmas Fruit Salad Ultimate Best

This Christmas Fruit Salad is a vibrant and refreshing mix of fresh fruits like pineapple, mandarin oranges, cranberries, and grapes, dressed in a light honey-lime dressing. It's the perfect guilt-free and delicious addition to your holiday brunch or dessert table, offering a delightful contrast to heavier holiday meals.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cubed fresh pineapple
  • 3 cups mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 2 cups green grapes, halved
  • 2 cups red grapes, halved
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish optional
  • Toasted coconut flakes, for garnish optional
  • A sprinkle of cinnamon, for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Pineapple corer (optional)
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Plastic wrap
  • Airtight container

Method
 

  1. Peel and core the pineapple. Cut into bite-sized cubes (about 1/2 inch).
  2. Peel the mandarin oranges carefully, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Segment the oranges.
  3. Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly. Check for any soft or damaged cranberries and discard them.
  4. Wash the green and red grapes. Halve them for easier eating.
  5. Cut the pomegranate in half. Hold one half over a bowl and gently tap the outside with a spoon to release the arils (seeds).
  6. Peel the kiwi and slice it into rounds or half-moons.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and lime zest until well combined.
  8. Stir in the chopped fresh mint.
  9. In a large bowl, gently combine all the prepared fruits.
  10. Pour the honey-lime dressing over the fruit salad.
  11. Gently toss to coat the fruit evenly.
  12. Cover the fruit salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
  13. Before serving, give the fruit salad another gentle toss.
  14. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, toasted coconut flakes, or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
  15. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

Use the freshest, highest-quality fruit for the best taste. You can prep the fruit and dressing ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator. Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the dressing to your liking. To store leftover fruit salad, keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours. For variations, consider adding tropical fruits, more berries, citrus fruits, or winter spices.