Winter fruit salad
Winter fruit salad is a refreshing and colorful dish made from a medley of seasonal fruits available during the colder months. It typically includes citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits, pomegranates, pears, apples, and sometimes persimmons or kiwi. While enjoyed globally, it's a popular way to incorporate fresh, vitamin-rich produce into the diet when other fruits are less available.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is naturally low in fat and protein but can be moderate to high in carbohydrates, primarily from fruit sugars. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and various antioxidants.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, winter fruit salads often appear in holiday feasts and celebratory meals as a symbol of abundance and health during the dormant season. Nutritionally, the combination of citrus and pomegranate provides a potent dose of immune-supporting nutrients.
