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.
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.
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.
Related Recipes
Fruit Salad Recipe with Honey Lime Dressing from Cooking Classy
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Fall Fruit Salad from Foxes Love Lemons
Classic Fruit Salad from Downshiftology
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Winter Fruit Salad with Ginger Chia Dressing
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.
Liz
Gorgeous! And the dressing sounds fantastic!!!
Christie
Love that chia dressing!
Leia @ Eat It & Say Yum
Such a pretty salad! And the dressing sounds delicious. Pinned!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Leia!
Kim Beaulieu
This looks freaking amazing. I could eat this all the live long day. Not only healthy and yummy, but it's super pretty.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kim!
Paula - bell'alimento
That looks so refreshing. I'm digging that dressing.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Paula!
Nutmeg Nanny
Seriously Lauren this salad is gorg! I wanna just eat it all up with a big side of that dressing 🙂
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos
Lauren - how stunning is this salad and that dressing - oh my heavens - it sounds divine! You are right - I would want this dressing on everything!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
That dressing sounds like the perfect addition to all that winter fruit!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
This is one gorgeous salad, Lauren! I crave citrus something fierce in the winter months, so this sounds incredible to me right now.
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
This is so bright and cheery on this dreary, cold, snowy winter day! Love it!
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much Ashley!
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado
This salad is beautiful! All the flavors and colors make me want it right now! And that dressing is incredible!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Bethany!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I have a problem finding healthy anything during the winter. Ok, I don't have a problem finding it but my body doesn't want it in the winter. However I always love fruit and could eat it year round. Love this dressing with this fruit!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
ohmygawsh - That dressing sounds absolutely divine! It is so refreshing and has a good healthy kick to it too and your photos are mind blowingly GORGEOUS!
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much Shashi!
Lora @savoringitaly
I'm so into chia seeds these days (why all of a sudden lol)! What a fantastic winter salad and I'm really into this flavorful dressing!!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Lora! I hope you like it!
Kristen+@+A+Mind+Full+Mom
Lauren, I absolutely am in love with your salad. I love that you added chia and fresh ginger to the dressing. This looks absolutely stunning and delicious!
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much Kristen!