This Christmas fruit salad is a fresh, sweet treat for a morning snack, dessert after dinner or brunch during the holidays. Keeping the colors of Christmas, the mixed fruit give different layers of sweetness, from the fragrant strawberries to the tart green apple.
The acidic kiwi and orange juice bring it together while the honey and whipped cream lighten and sweeten the salad and give it that finishing Christmas holiday-style touch. Here are some tips and information on how to prepare this festive salad.
Ingredients
- 2 cups green apples - cleaned, cored and chopped (don’t peel them)
- 2 kiwis - peeled and chopped
- 2 cups strawberries - hulled and quartered (small strawberries can just be halved)
- 2 tablespoons liquid honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice - freshly squeezed
- whipped cream topping - for serving
- fresh mint leaves - to garnish (optional)
Tips & Tweaks
- If you wish to add more fruit that matches the Christmas colors, the fruits that best pair with the ones in this fruity Christmas salad are cranberries, red apples or cherries. Pitted cherries taste amazing in fresh fruit salads and baking, including my cherry galette.
- There are two green fruits in the salad already, so it makes sense to add a red fruit to balance the colors but a green fruit suggestion for you would be green grapes. A ripe starfruit is slightly green at the edges and would go beautifully with the Christmas theme.
- You can even add some white fruits if you wish.
Red Fruits
- cranberries
- red apples
- cherries
- raspberries
Green Fruits
- green grapes
- honeydew melon
- starfruit
- pear
White Fruits
- white dragon fruit
- banana
- white currants
- coconut
🪵If you wish to be more adventurous, you can add warm holiday spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, basil for a strong, peppery flavor or spinach for more iron and more green for the holidays. Warm Christmas spices aren't limited to desserts like these Christmas-spiced cake pops. Think outside the box.
How to Make it
This recipe makes 4 servings but it can easily be scaled up for more guests.
Step 1: Combine Fruit
In a large glass bowl, combine all of the fruit.
Step 2: Whisk Juice
Whisk together the honey and orange juice in a separate small bowl.
Step 3: Drizzle
Drizzle it over the fruit salad.
Step 4: Toss
Toss to combine.
Step 5: Transfer
Transfer to individual bowls. Top with the whipped cream topping and fresh mint leaves (if using).
Step 6: Serve
Serve!
Storage Info
Like with most fresh fruit, it is recommended to eat them as soon as they are prepared. If certain fruits are left out for a long period of time, they start to brown (like apples) or get squishy (like grapes). This is where orange juice comes in; it adds a fresh flavor to the fruit salad and the acid helps prevent browning.
Fruit salads usually last for three to five days. If you still have leftovers and want to have your salad in the morning or after dinner, store it in an airtight container as soon as possible. If you wish to take it to-go, reusable silicone bags are great for individual portions and keep your salad fresh.
FAQ
Cranberries, apples and mandarin oranges are very commonly associated with Christmas. Some others include dates, pears, pomegranates, currants, raisins, figs and prunes.
While it's best to prepare the fruits on the day of for your guests, you might be able to get away with cutting it up the night before as long as you toss the fruit with the orange juice mixture and cover it well in the fridge.
Did this holiday salad give you and your guests the Christmas feels? We hope it becomes a part of your holiday tradition. Let me know what you thought in the comments and please share the recipe!
Looking for more holiday recipes? Try our Christmas Morning Punch
📋Recipe
Christmas Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups green apples - cleaned, cored and chopped (don’t peel them)
- 2 kiwis - peeled and chopped
- 2 cups strawberries - hulled and quartered (small strawberries can just be halved)
- 2 tablespoons liquid honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice - freshly squeezed
- whipped cream topping - for serving
- fresh mint leaves - to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large glass bowl, combine all of the fruit.
- Whisk together the honey and orange juice in a separate small bowl.
- Drizzle it over the fruit salad.
- Toss to combine.
- Transfer to individual bowls. Serve with the whipped cream topping and fresh mint leaves (if using).
Notes
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days in an airtight container.
- This recipe can easily be scaled up for more guests.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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