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December 6, 2017 By Tina Dawson 12 Comments

Winter Fruit Salad with Peach Cider dressing

Make the best of the season with this Winter Fruit Salad, doused in a refreshing Peach cider and cinnamon dressing.

Make the best of the season with this Winter Fruit Salad, doused in a refreshing Peach cider and cinnamon dressing. VEGAN + Gluten Free. Pomegranate | Kiwi | Persimmon | Orange | Peach Cider | Cinnamon | Apple

There is such a thing as too much fruit, I came to realize sometime in the past week. Over-indulgence and extravagance induced by the frantic grab-n-then-decide attitude at the supermarket, typical of when you have family over, found my fridge over-flowing with produce long after they all left, so much so that I had to move most of the fruits over to the dining table. Which meant, that they all began to ripen quicker without refrigeration, speeding up the already ticking clock.

I’m usually a meticulous list keeper, and this unexpected havoc thrown into my otherwise ordered life had me in splits. After dealing with more pressing problems, I set to working on the fruitsavaganza! Normally, I’d have made pies, cakes and what-nots with each of them, but I was exhausted beyond description and had no room for baking (yet). So there seemed to be just one other solution to this problem – a delightful Winter Fruit Salad, doused with a Peach cider and cinnamon dressing and garnished with a healthy dose of walnuts and pecans and a refreshing touch of sweet basil! Sounds heavenly, right? Tastes that way too!

Make the best of the season with this Winter Fruit Salad, doused in a refreshing Peach cider and cinnamon dressing. VEGAN + Gluten Free. Pomegranate | Kiwi | Persimmon | Orange | Peach Cider | Cinnamon | Apple

If you’ve yet to taste the marvelous elixir that is Peach Cider, my dear friend, you must get yourself a bottle (or hundred) as soon as humanly possible. We usually stock up with several gallons for the holidays – we may be a no-alcohol home, but we still enjoy the fermented fizz of peach cider! (Mercier Orchards, GA makes our favorite Peach cider).

Combined with the fragrance of cinnamon, the dressing turns everything it touches divine – so despite the suggested fruit list in the recipe below, feel free to swap up any with seasonal favorites from your market.

Make the best of the season with this Winter Fruit Salad, doused in a refreshing Peach cider and cinnamon dressing. VEGAN + Gluten Free. Pomegranate | Kiwi | Persimmon | Orange | Peach Cider | Cinnamon | Apple

Speaking of seasonal fruits, who here has mixed feelings towards Pomegranate? I myself was at best indifferent to the fruit, growing up. I remember my mother, sitting on the couch, patiently gutting the ruby red innards of a pomegranate. The way her hands moved over the fruit, deftly yet delicately separating the juicy arils, gleaming red against the light, was calming to observe.

And just the inspiration of watching her work would tempt me to pop a handful of seeds into my mouth, despite feeling no real love for this particular fruit. Although, I must say, I’m coming around on many a childhood aversions these days.And pomegranate is slowly sneaking its way into my heart.

Make the best of the season with this Winter Fruit Salad, doused in a refreshing Peach cider and cinnamon dressing. VEGAN + Gluten Free. Pomegranate | Kiwi | Persimmon | Orange | Peach Cider | Cinnamon | Apple

Time changes palates and more, so if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s to dare to taste foods that I’ve written off long ago. Surely, the gesture doesn’t come easily to me, but I have to confess: I’ve discovered some new favorites this way.

So the next time you find yourself with an exceptional surplus of fruits at hand, either with intent, pure mishap or a little of both, make yourself a bowl of this delicious and refreshing Winter Fruit Salad – and try to sneak in one or two fruits you don’t already love. Who knows? You may just discover a new favorite!

Make the best of the season with this Winter Fruit Salad, doused in a refreshing Peach cider and cinnamon dressing. VEGAN + Gluten Free. Pomegranate | Kiwi | Persimmon | Orange | Peach Cider | Cinnamon | Apple

Recipe notes:

  1. Use whatever fruits are in season.
  2. If you cannot get your hands on Peach Cider, substitute with apple cider or peach juice.
  3. After you segmented the oranges, squeeze the leftover husk over the bowl of fruits to get any juice out of any flesh left behind.
  4. Pour over the dressing just before serving, or for more mature flavors, upto 30 minutes ahead of time. Any longer and the cider may begin softening the fruits.

When you make these VEGAN Choco Banana Chai Latte (which I really think you SHOULD!), be sure to SHARE YOUR PHOTOS with me through Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I’d love to see what you cook from here!

Winter Fruit Salad w/ Peach Cider dressing

Created by Tina Dawson on December 4, 2017

Make the best of the season with this Winter Fruit Salad, doused in a refreshing Peach cider and cinnamon dressing. VEGAN + Gluten Free. Pomegranate | Kiwi | Persimmon | Orange | Peach Cider | Cinnamon | Apple

  • Prep Time:20m
  • Total Time:20m
  • Yield: About 1.5 quart

Ingredients

  • 2 apples, cored and chopped
  • 2 persimmon, chopped
  • 1 pomegranate
  • 3 clementines, segmented
  • 2 -3 plums (if you can find them)
  • 1 kiwi, chopped
  • 5 -6 basil leaves, sliced into shreds
  • 1/4 c walnuts
  • 2 tbsp. pecans

For the dressing

  • 1/4 c peach cider
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp. sugar

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the peach cider, cinnamon and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped fruits (make sure to chop them in bite-sized pieces ) and basil. Gently toss to combine.
  3. Chill the fruits until ready to serve.
  4. Just before you're ready to serve, drizzle over the dressing and sprinkle nuts all over. Serve cold.
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Filed Under: All Recipes, American, Breakfast, Cuisines, Desserts, Gluten-free, Table for two, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: cinnamon, dressing, fruit salad, peach cider, salad

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Comments

  1. Ritika says

    January 2, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    Love the photographs! You’re so talented. I’m adding this to my meal plan this week, yum!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      January 3, 2018 at 10:02 am

      Yaay! I am so glad! I know you’ll enjoy this one, I seriously cannot get enough of it!

      Reply
  2. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    December 6, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    Not only does this look delicious but it is beautiful! I would love to serve this at my next dinner party!! I can not wait to make your delicious fruit salad!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      December 6, 2017 at 1:36 pm

      Yaay I hope you and your guests enjoy, Elaine!

      Reply
  3. Helene says

    December 6, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    I love the combination of Clementine persimmon with pomegranate. Get’s me into winter mood! Vibrant, fruity and healthy at the same time. After all we need more vitamins and raw food during the shorter days of the year. what better way then with your salad.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      December 6, 2017 at 1:36 pm

      You said it – despite all the warmth and coziness the body craves this time of year, nothing gives more nutrition than raw produce!

      Reply
  4. Britt | Sweet Tea & Thyme says

    December 6, 2017 at 11:10 am

    Your photos are so beautiful! And as long as I’ve been alive, I’ve never had peach cider! They more than likely don’t have any here in Miami, so maybe I’ll make some myself just to try your recipe.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      December 6, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Oh I envy your cider making skills then! But you can just order it online from my favorite orchard here in Georgia!

      Reply
  5. Kathi says

    December 6, 2017 at 10:30 am

    I just started cooking with pomegranates this fall, but I cheat! I buy them already seeded :). No fan of the crunch but love the color! What a beautiful salad!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      December 6, 2017 at 10:44 am

      Yeah, why is it so hard to chew!!! Thanks Kathi!

      Reply
  6. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    December 6, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Stunning, these images belong in a magazine! I love to eat seasonally, and winter fruit can be so delicious, I’ve even got pomegranates and persimmons on the counter right now 🙂

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      December 6, 2017 at 10:44 am

      Yaay, you are all set for some delicious salad then!

      Reply

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