Description
A vibrant and refreshing Fall Fruit Salad featuring a mix of sweet apples, juicy grapes, blackberries, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a zesty orange, maple syrup, and cinnamon dressing. Perfect for a light snack or a side dish during autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fruit Salad
- 16 ounces red seedless grapes
- 12 ounces blackberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 large sweet apples (such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), cubed into bite size pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, add the zest and juice of one orange. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and ¾ teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Whisk thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a smooth dressing.
- Add the fruit and nuts: Add 16 ounces of red seedless grapes, 12 ounces of blackberries, and 1 cup of chopped pecans to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently to start coating the fruit with the dressing.
- Add the apples and toss: Cube 2 large sweet apples into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl. Immediately toss all the fruit together to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve or store: Serve the fruit salad immediately for best freshness and texture. Alternatively, cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make ahead: This salad can be prepared up to one day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator. Toss before serving to redistribute the dressing.
- Best apples to use: Sweet apples such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala are recommended for their flavor and sweetness.
- Storage: Prepared fruit salad will keep for 3 to 4 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
- Substituting orange juice: The juice of one orange can be replaced with about ¼ cup of prepared orange juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
