Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing
If you’re looking to brighten your winter days, this Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing is the perfect choice. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this refreshing salad features juicy Cuties mandarin oranges, crisp Fuji apples, and tangy pomegranate arils, all drizzled with a warm cinnamon vanilla dressing. It’s an easy-to-make dish that’s ideal for holiday gatherings or as a quick healthy side for dinner. Not only does it look stunning on the table, but it also appeals to all ages—making it a beloved recipe in any home. Prepare to impress your guests and delight your family with this delightful seasonal treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- 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
- Prepare the dressing by combining sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla bean in a small saucepan. Heat gently until it simmers, then cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, mix Cuties mandarin oranges, diced Fuji apples, and pomegranate arils.
- Drizzle cooled dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg