Norwegian Winter Fruit Salad Recipes

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a medium saucepan with 5 cups water. Add the sugar, star anise, vanilla bean and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, and cook until all the sugar is dissolved. Then shut off the heat. Meanwhile, peel and core pears and apple. Slice thinly lengthwise and place in a large heatproof bowl. Add apricots and figs. Pour hot sugar syrup on top, making sure all the fruit is covered. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; poke a few holes in plastic. Chill overnight in refrigerator.
• The next morning, using a slotted spoon ladle fruit into a serving bowl and serve.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt. Process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix.
• In a large serving bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, apple, and pear. Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat stirring often, until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and cool completely.
• In a small bowl, combine the kumquats, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, pear and cucumber. Add the dressing and toss well. Add the watercress and toss again and serve.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY LIME DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Slice the pomegranate in half crosswise. Hold the pomegranate cut side down over a medium bowl and tap the back with a wooden spoon to release the seeds. Rinse and drain.
• Add the apples, pears, clementines, kiwis, and pomegranate seeds to a large bowl.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the lime juice and honey and stir until incorporated.
• Drizzle the dressing over fruit and gently toss until well coated.
• Serve chilled.
• Enjoy!

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except the bananas and strawberries in a large bowl. Stir well and let stand, loosely covered, in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
• Just before serving, peel the bananas and slice them on the diagonal (you will have about three cups). Stir in the bananas and strawberries.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix lemon juice and honey in a bowl. Add apple, pear, and dried apricot and toss well.
• Serve with 4 oz vanilla yogurt per serving.

NORWEGIAN WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Stir together orange zest, orange juice, honey, lemon and cinnamon stick in a nonreactive saucepan.
• Stir in apricots and dried cherries, and heat over medium-low heat. When mixture simmers, remove it from heat, and set it aside to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• Place fruit mixture into a large bowl, and stir in apple, pineapple and brandy. Serve immediately, or chill before serving.