Paleo Winter Salad

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Apples, bananas, kiwis, oranges, pomegranates, nuts, and an optional honey/lemon dressing come together for a delicious, easy-to-assemble salad! It’s a no fuss recipe that looks downright decadent! {Paleo}

Paleo Winter Salad is as delicious to eat as it is pretty to look at! This crunchy, juicy salad is one of my favorite winter recipes (I’m OBSESSED with pomegranates), and I love to take it to family gatherings or crunch on it at home. Paleo Winter Salad is also easy to assemble. Just slice up your fruits, then add the pomegranate arils, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top, and, finally, drizzle with the honey-lemon dressing. The process is as easy as that! 

If you’re new to pomegranate arils, there are a two ways to go about working with them. One, buy them in a pre-packaged container. You’ll need about one cup of arils for this recipe (more as desired). Two, buy a fresh pomegranate, trim off the ends and cut it into quarters. Then take each wedge and peel the arils off the membrane and into a bowl of warm water. You can even submerge the wedges into the water first to soften the membranes, capture excess juice (makes the peeling process a little less messy), and then set to work peeling the arils. 

I buy fresh pomegranates and peel them before I need them in a recipe. I store the arils in airtight glass jars in the fridge, where they keep for several days. Then I don’t have to spend all my time peeling pomegranates! The arils of a pomegranate also make an excellent quick snack, especially if you’re in the mood for something sweet, juicy, and crunchy!

This Paleo Winter Salad is:

• Gluten-free and dairy-free
• Soy-free
• Paleo
• Deliciously juicy AND crunchy

For this salad, you’ll need

• Kiwis
• Mandarin oranges
• Bananas
• Apples
• Arils of one pomegranate
• Chopped walnuts or pecans
• Honey and a splash of lemon juice

Tips for making your own Paleo Winter Salad

• Use a sweet red apple and a sour green apple for a sweet-sour flavor combo.
• Add the bananas, apples, chopped nuts, and honey dressing just before serving.
• Refrigerate leftovers and consume within 24 hours.

More delicious pomegranate recipes!

If you’ve got pomegranates on the brain (AND WHO DOESN’T), then check out these tasty treats!

• Winter Fruit Salsa
• Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas
• 3-Ingredient Cranberry Pomegranate Spread
• Cranberry Pomegranate Cocktail

Spiriteds, stay well and stay wild. Jump into the fun whenever you can and always remember I’m glad you’re here! 🩷

Paleo Winter Salad

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Apples, bananas, kiwis, oranges, pomegranates, nuts, and an optional honey/lemon dressing come together for a delicious, easy-to-assemble salad! It’s a no fuss recipe that looks downright decadent! {Paleo}

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
• Category: Salads
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced
• 3 mandarin oranges
• 2 bananas, peeled and sliced
• 1 large apple, sliced into wedges
• Arils from one pomegranate
• Handful of chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
• 1 tablespoon 100% pure honey (paleo) or agave nectar (vegan) with a splash of lemon juice, optional

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Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add walnuts or pecans and honey-lemon dressing, if desired, just prior to serving.
3. For best results, serve immediately and consume refrigerated leftovers within 24 hours.