Bright, fresh, and full of festive colour, this Christmas Fruit Salad is a healthy addition to any holiday breakfast or brunch!
There's something about a colourful fruit salad that instantly brightens up any holiday brunch table. I love my Fruit Cocktail Salad in the summer, but this Christmas Fruit Salad is perfect for the holiday season. It's light, refreshing, and tastes just as festive as it looks. It's the kind of recipe that brings a little balance to all the cozy breakfasts and sweet holiday treats.
I love this one because it's so easy to make but still feels special. The honey-orange dressing gives it just the right amount of sweetness and helps keep everything fresh and juicy. Plus, you can prep it in advance, which means one less thing to worry about when you're hosting brunch or heading to a family breakfast.
Why This Recipe Is Dietitian Approved
- Healthy breakfast addition. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, this fruit salad adds a fresh and nourishing option to your Christmas table.
- Festive colours. The vibrant mix of red, green, and orange fruit makes healthy eating feel just as fun and festive!
- Easy to make. With no cooking and only a few ingredients, it comes together in minutes.
Christmas Fruit Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Honey. The natural sweetener of choice!
Orange juice. Citrus fruits are a key ingredients to helping reduce browning that occurs due to oxidation, adding a splash of orange juice not only creates a flavourful dressing it also helps stop the sliced apples from browning!
Water. To help add volume to the dressing, with no added sugar!
Cinnamon. For a cozy comforting flavour.
Red and green fruit. For a fun festive theme!
Tangerines or mandarin oranges. Mandarin oranges are a traditional fruit commonly associated with Christmas in many households so although they are not red or green, I love adding them in for a little pop of colour!
The complete ingredient list with measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together honey, orange juice, water and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, grapes, kiwis, raspberries and pomegranate seeds.
- Drizzle orange juice dressing over the fruit, toss to combine. Add to a Christmas themed bowl or serving platter!
Substitutions and Variations
To make gluten-free: this fruit salad is naturally gluten free!
To make dairy-free: this salad is vegan!
To make nut-free: this salad is nut-free!
Get creative! The only criteria you need to make this Christmas Fruit Salad is red and green fruit (with the optional mandarin orange if you want for a little festive flavour). If you have a favourite fruit such as strawberries, or pears feel free to add them in!
What to serve this Christmas Fruit Salad with
This is the pop of color and freshness every holiday brunch table needs. It's light, festive, and pairs perfectly with cozy breakfast favorites. Try serving it with:
- Protein French Toast Cups
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
- Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Rolls
- Chorizo, Egg & Green Chili Breakfast Casserole
Storage
These Christmas Fruit Salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days! I do recommend if you are looking to make this salad ahead of time that you add the raspberries when you are ready to serve (or replace with strawberries) as the bright red colour will run if allowed to soak in the dressing!
Top Tips for Success
If you want to get a taste of everything in every bite I recommend dicing everything using a produce chopper! Although you may not get the same contrast of bright red and green - this is the perfect option if you are looking for a fruit salad topping for yogurt, waffles or pancakes!
Frequently Asked Questions
This christmas fruit salad can be eaten on it;s own, as a topping on your favourite yogurt for a snack or as a great addition to a christmas breakfast or brunch spread!
No! The acid in the orange juice helps reduce browning allowing it to stay fresh for longer!
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See you in the kitchen!
PS. I love seeing my recipes in action! If you decide to make this Christmas Fruit Salad, don't forget to snap a photo and tag me on Instagram- @nourishedbynic or leave a comment and rating below letting me know how you liked it!
📖 Recipe
Christmas Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- pinch cinnamon, about ⅛ tsp
- 2 granny smith apples, (or any green apple, diced)
- 2 cups grapes (mix of green and red for more colour), sliced in half
- 4 kiwis, peeled, sliced and cut in half
- 1 cup raspberries
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
Optional:
- ½ cup tangerines (or mandarin oranges)
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together honey, orange juice, water and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, grapes, kiwis, raspberries and pomegranate seeds.
- Drizzle orange juice dressing over the fruit, toss to combine. Add to a Christmas themed bowl or serving platter!
Nicole Addison says
The perfect festive addition to any holiday table! I hope you enjoy this one!