Description
A refreshing and vibrant Fall Fruit Salad featuring a mix of sweet apples, juicy grapes, plump blackberries, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a zesty orange-maple dressing with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for a healthy snack, side dish, or a light dessert during the autumn season.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 orange (for zest and juice)
- 16 ounces red seedless grapes
- 12 ounces blackberries
- 2 large sweet apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Red Delicious)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare Orange Juice and Zest: Zest and juice the orange into a large bowl, capturing the fresh citrus flavors essential for the dressing.
- Combine Dressing Ingredients: Add the maple syrup and ground cinnamon to the orange juice and zest, then whisk thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add Fruits and Pecans: Add the red seedless grapes, blackberries, and chopped pecans into the bowl with the dressing.
- Prepare Apples: Cube the sweet apples into bite-sized pieces and immediately add them to the bowl to prevent browning and maintain freshness.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together to ensure the fruit and nuts are evenly coated with the citrus-maple dressing.
- Serve or Store: Serve the fall fruit salad immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate until ready to serve to keep it cool and crisp.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, ripe seasonal apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
- To prevent apple browning longer, toss them in a little lemon juice before adding to the salad if desired.
- Can be served chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh mint for an extra aromatic touch if desired.
- Great as a healthy snack, side dish, or light dessert during the fall season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
