The winter months can be a little dark and chilly. Why not invite some color and zest into your life by making a refreshing, seasonal fruit salad? This fruit salad will help brighten any gray, gloomy winter day. It contains crisp apples, juicy mandarins, bright pomegranate arils, soft pear, tart kiwi, and herbaceous mint. Now that’s what you call a bowl of nutrition! This bowl also offers you a little break from all of the heavy holiday dishes that are readily available this time of year. Set your body up for success when you enjoy this for breakfast.

Various cultures have enjoyed fruit salads for centuries, typically adopting whatever fruit is in season. During the winter months, tropical fruits are harder to find, depending on your location. Temperate fruits like apples and citrus varieties take center stage. Pomegranate is also a classic winter fruit that is associated with renewal and abundance, especially in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures. In fact, those cultures use pomegranate arils to brighten both sweet and savory dishes. You’ll love this fruit salad for the following reasons:

• It is quick and easy to make, coming together in less than 15 minutes.
• The bright colors and sweet and tart flavors make it a hit at the breakfast table or holiday gatherings.
• You can make it ahead of time and enjoy it later because it tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a couple hours.
• It pairs beautifully with chia pudding, overnight oats, or oatmeal.
• You can customize it by using other seasonal fruits that you enjoy.
• It is budget-friendly because it uses seasonal produce items, which are typically more affordable.