One of the healthiest things you can eat in this freezing season is a light, delicious fruit salad, made from the in-season fruits available during the winter months. Since fruits are sources of many unconsumed vital nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, folate (folic acid). aFruits, and a wide variety of health-boosting antioxidants.
Eating a fruit-rich diet will lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, avoid certain forms of cancer, reduce the risk of eye disorders, and have a beneficial impact on blood sugar, decrease body fat, aid digestion, and metabolism
In a large bowl or salad platter, combine the pineapple, pears, kiwi, mandarin oranges, and pomegranate arils.
Whisk the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and poppy seeds together in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently, to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
If needed, garnish it with mint leaves.
Garnish it with mint leaves, and serve immediately.
Best to eat it fresh, within 2 hours
Ingredients
Directions
In a large bowl or salad platter, combine the pineapple, pears, kiwi, mandarin oranges, and pomegranate arils.
Whisk the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and poppy seeds together in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently, to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
If needed, garnish it with mint leaves.
Garnish it with mint leaves, and serve immediately.