My Christmas fruit salad adds instant color and brightness to the holiday table. It’s refreshing, simple to make, and always a crowd-pleaser. Each bite offers a light and flavorful break from the heavier dishes on the Christmas menu. It also works beautifully for any special occasion when you want something fresh and vibrant!
5-Stars From Our Readers
“I absolutely love this. The different fruit flavors complement each other well. I wanted to do a test run before having family over and serving it. It was delicious. I actually made it a second time for just ‘us’ before sharing it with guests 😉. It’s just fresh and colorful and a great, light dessert.”
— Sandra
A Note From Kristen
Planning what to serve for upcoming holiday parties? I have a simple dessert that feels just as festive without all the heaviness. It’s a nice change from the creamy fruit salads that usually show up this time of year. I love using fresh ingredients for this one, but you can easily adjust the fruit based on what’s in season or what you enjoy most. It’s a quick little break from the more demanding holiday dishes. I hope you love it!
~Kristen
Ingredient Notes
Please keep in mind that this is just a quick overview. Visit the full recipe for amounts and instructions!
How to Make Christmas Fruit Salad
01
COMBINE
Stir the pomegranate, orange, kiwi, and pear together in a large bowl.
02
MAKE DRESSING
Whisk the lime juice, honey, and cinnamon until smooth.
03
TOSS AND SERVE
Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss lightly to coat. Serve and enjoy!
Serving Ideas
- Serve as the perfect side dish to various vegetarian holiday meals and recipes.
- Use as a topping for oatmeal or chia pudding.
- As part of a holiday cheese board with soft cheeses like brie or goat cheese.
- Use an an ice cream topping.
- Pair with oat flour pancakes, cinnamon waffles, or french toast for a holiday brunch.
- Use as a filling for crepes.
- This salad is a great choice for holiday potlucks or family gatherings! It travels well.
Kristen’s Top Tips
- Acidity helps slow down oxidation, so toss your cut fruit in lime juice immediately after cutting to preserve the fruit.
- Cut the fruit into larger, uniform, bite-sized pieces to help slow the release of juices and keep the texture firmer.
- Use a sharp knife when cutting the fruit to avoid bruising them too much.
- Try stirring in fresh mint, a splash of vanilla, or swapping the lime juice for lemon or orange juice. You can also sprinkle toasted coconut or nuts on top, fold in coconut yogurt or whipped cream, or mix in fruits like raspberries, bananas, grapes, apples, strawberries, or blueberries.
More Delicious Fruit Salad Recipes
Christmas Fruit Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- 2 cups orange segments any; I like to use mandarins
- 1 cup kiwi sliced
- 1 cup pear cubed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Method
- Combine the pomegranate, orange, kiwi and pear in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the lime juice, honey, and cinnamon.
- Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and toss gently.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated using a third-party calculator and is an estimate only.
I absolutely love this. The different fruit flavors complement each other well. I wanted to do a test run before having family over and serving it. It was delicious. I actually made it a second time for just ‘us’ before sharing it with guests 😉. It’s just fresh and colorful and a great, light dessert.
Hi, Sandra! This makes my day! I’m so very happy you enjoyed this recipe and I really appreciate you taking the time to share! 🙂