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    Winter Fruit Salad with Ginger Chia Dressing

    Published: Jan 2, 2022 · Modified: Dec 19, 2024 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Winter Fruit Salad with Ginger Chia Dressing is a wonderful, healthy mix of winter fruits with a light, chia, ginger and thyme-infused dressing. Do you find it difficult to find healthy snacks during the winter?  Then this winter fruit salad is for you. 

    Winter Fruit Salad win a white bowl with Ginger Chia Dressing in a clear glass jar from Lauren Kelly Nutrition.Pin

    How pretty is that bowl of deliciousness?  And who says summer gets to have all of the fun, delicious fruit salads? Not me.

    Let's give a little shout out to all of our favorite winter fruits! And there are SO many that people tend to forget about.

    With all of the comfort foods hanging around in the winter, it's always nice to have a healthier choice as well. Or, if you'd like to eat that Healthy Goulash, Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup or Baked Ziti, maybe you enjoy some of this winter fruit salad after? Why deprive yourself?

    Maybe you'd like to sip on some Slow Cooker Mulled Wine, Cranberry Mojito or some Spiked Apple Cider as well?

    Why You Should Make This Winter Fruit Salad

    This winter fruit salad is packed with vitamins, nutrients, fiber and antioxidants too.  And the dressing?  You will want to pour it on EVERYTHING.  Trust me.

    I am not sure which I like better, the gorgeous seasonal fruit or the delicious Ginger Chia Dressing. This is healthy, simple to make and incredibly tasty. It's great for parties, showers, brunches because it's not only pretty but a huge crowd pleaser too!

    I promise it will be one the first salads to go.

    Maybe you should prepare yourself and double the recipe? Just a thought.

    You can easily use whatever fruit you'd like or whatever is on sale. This salad is so versatile and adaptable.

    I've even added cooked quinoa to this salad which not only adds a nice healthy dose of plant-based protein, but also adds a wonderful texture. I typically add the dressing to the salad immediately and allow it to sit in the refrigerator so the quinoa can "marinate" is that delectable dressing.

    Pouring the Ginger Chia Dressing from a clear jar onto winter fruit salad.Pin

    Recipe Tips

    I've made this winter fruit salad several times now and although the thyme looks really pretty laying across the salad, it tastes better when you finely chop it and add it to the dressing.  But I do appreciate its beauty.  

    Typically in the winter we crave comfort foods like soups, stews and pasta, but there are also so many delicious and healthy fruits available too.

    Let's talk about some nutrition, shall we?

    Chia seeds are so incredibly healthy. That are packed with antioxidants, fiber and protein and not to mention they have a wonderful texture.

    I also love using fresh ginger in recipes. Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and has a wonderful taste. A little goes a long way so I just add a bit to smoothies, marinades and salads. Yes, it looks crazy and weird, but man is it a powerhouse of nutrition.

    Use 100% pure maple syrup in the dressing which is a simple, unrefined form of sugar. I have also used a few drops of liquid stevia as a substitute for maple syrup too.  I love to mix it up and switch things around to see how I can make other variations. But honestly, there's nothing better than the original.

    And let's not forget all of the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and nutrients in all of that gorgeous fruit.

    I like to keep a batch of this dressing in my refrigerator and put it on EVERYTHING.  Just make sure you give it a shake each time before you use it to ensure you getting ALL of those incredible chia seeds.

    I love taking advantage of all the scrumptious winter fruits out there.  The blood oranges have been spectacular.  And I love a good ol' ruby red grapefruit any time of the year.

    I must confess, I have made this winter fruit salad with spring and summer fruits as well. Same dressing, just different fruits. Equally delicious.

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    Winter Fruit Salad with Ginger Chia Dressing

    This beautiful winter fruit salad is light and healthy with a fresh ginger chia dressing.
    5 from 16 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, brunch, Salad, Snack, vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 162kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 6 kiwi peeled and sliced
    • 2 grapefruit peeled and segmented
    • 2 blood oranges peeled and segmented
    • 4 clementines peeled and segmented
    • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
    • 2 pears sliced
    • Dressing:
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

    Instructions

    • Place all fruit in a large bowl.
    • Place ingredients for dressing in a jar. Shake well.
    • Pour over fruit and mix well. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    To store: Place winter fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days max. Fruits that are already sliced with dressing on them will become soft and mushy so best results are if you eat this salad in one day or store overnight.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1118IU | Vitamin C: 142mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Denice

      January 04, 2024 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a refreshing and delicious salad! I love the zesty dressing—lime juice, ginger. I also love the chia seeds, so healthy.

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        January 04, 2024 at 12:50 pm

        So happy you liked it Denice! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    2. Andie

      January 04, 2024 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      I'm going to be honest I was a little skeptical of this recipe at first but BOY WAS I WRONG! it is so delicious and AGH I love it!!!!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        January 04, 2024 at 12:50 pm

        Thank you!! It's one of my favorites!

        Reply
    3. Jessica

      January 04, 2024 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      This dressing recipe is seriously my new go-to for so many salads. I'm loving it with this salad recipe too, thank you!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        January 04, 2024 at 12:51 pm

        I love the dressing too!! Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Sha

      January 04, 2024 at 6:43 am

      5 stars
      This is such a light and delicious salad! We had this last NYE and we had so much fun!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        January 04, 2024 at 12:51 pm

        Love that! Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Olivia

      January 04, 2023 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      So many delicious flavors in this salad! I love the dressing so much, definitely going to be making this again!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        January 04, 2024 at 12:51 pm

        So happy to hear that, Olivia!

        Reply
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