Fall Fruit Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Fall Fruit Salad featuring a mix of crisp apples, juicy grapes, luscious blackberries, and crunchy pecans, all lightly coated in a maple syrup and cinnamon dressing. Perfect as a healthy snack or a festive side dish during the autumn season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 16 ounces red seedless grapes
- 12 ounces blackberries
- 2 large sweet apples, cubed into bite size pieces
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, add the zest and juice of one orange, then whisk in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until well combined, creating a sweet and spiced dressing.
- Add fruit and nuts: Add 16 ounces of red seedless grapes, 12 ounces of blackberries, and 1 cup of chopped pecans into the bowl with the dressing.
- Incorporate apples and toss: Cube 2 large sweet apples into bite-size pieces and immediately add them to the bowl. Toss all the ingredients thoroughly to evenly coat the fruit and nuts with the dressing.
- Serve or store: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, keeping it chilled and crisp.
Notes
- Use sweet varieties of apples like Fuji or Gala for best flavor and texture.
- For added texture, consider lightly toasting the pecans before mixing.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity to taste for more or less sweetness.
Keywords: fall fruit salad, apple salad, autumn salad, seasonal fruit salad, maple cinnamon dressing, healthy fruit salad, pecan fruit salad
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