Description
This Fall Fruit Salad is a delightful mix of seasonal fruits and nuts, dressed in a light, sweet dressing. Perfect for autumn gatherings or as a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Salad:
- 2 apples (cored and chopped)
- 2 pears (cored and chopped)
- 1 cup red grapes (halved)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Fruit Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, pears, grapes, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and nuts.
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat. Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the nuts before adding them.
- You can also add sliced bananas just before serving, though they brown quickly.
- This salad is best served the same day but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
