If you read my blog frequently, then you probably know a few things about me, one of which is that I hate winter. Really, I can’t stand it. The thought alone makes me want to build a blanket fort and crawl under it, not coming out until it’s spring.
As I write this, it is rather spring like (thanks, El Nino!). The sun is shining in a cloudless blue sky and the temperature is in the 60s. Too bad the wind is so strong it literally may blow me over. Still it’s better than last February.
Other than pretending it’s nice out, dreaming of moving, and looking at pictures of sunnier, warmer days, fruit is a great way to get a feel for summer in the dead of winter.
My Winter Fruit Salad is the perfect way to get that summer vibe going. Match a bowl of this, and enjoy it, maybe with your eyes closed and thoughts of flowers and beaches rolling through your mind.
While I will always take fruit as it is, I jazzed this salad up with a quick dressing, toasted coconut, and candied ginger. It only took about ten minutes to make and is best made ahead of time and allowed to chill so all the flavors marry. Make this on Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week on oatmeal, as a snack, or even as dessert with some ice cream.
I’m already feeling summer vibes, and you will be too as soon as you make this salad!
Winter Fruit Salad #SundaySupper
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 2 navel or honeybell oranges, peeled and split into segments
- 1 large mango, peeled and diced
- 1 ½ cups blueberries
- ½ cup toasted coconut
- ¼ cup candied ginger, diced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together lemon, honey, and vanilla. Add oranges, mango, and blueberries. Stir until well combined. Fold in the coconut and ginger.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for best flavor. Salad may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
Recipe is easily doubled or tripled
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Deanna says
Love the colors!! This looks amazing!!!
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
What a delicious looking fruit salad! This looks amazing!
Liz says
Such a lovely salad. The candied ginger is such a wonderful addition! P.S. I’m SO with you about winter!
Tammi @Momma's Meals says
What a fabulous way to enjoy a good Fruit Salad! I must try this because I bet my kids would love it.
cheri says
Love that you added candied ginger, beautiful salad.
Marcelle/ A Little Fish in the Kitchen says
Your light dressing for this salad sounds perfect! Have to try it! Beautiful winter fruit salad 🙂
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says
I love fruit salad! This looks so delicious, happy and colorful!
Monica says
Love the color in this salad! I love ginger and I can’t wait to try this dressing.
Laura says
Thank you, Monica!
Debbie Eccard says
That looks so great! With all the fruit I eat, this would be a great way to jazz it up. Thanks.
Tara says
What a wonderful winter fruit salad, I love the unique combination you have. This is perfect and I keeping this for a brunch when needed, thank you!
Barrie says
I love the addition of candied ginger- perfect for a Sunday brunch salad!
Laura says
Thanks, Barrie!
John/Kitchen Riffs says
Sigh. It was over 70 degrees a few days ago, but woke up to snow today. Yuck! Anyway, love dishes like this — so cheerful and flavorful. Really nice — thanks.
Lynne @ MyGourmetConnection says
What a great fruit salad – I love honeybell oranges!
Laura says
Me too – honeybells are my favorite! Thanks, Lynne!
Sue Lau says
You had me at candied ginger!