Fall Fruit Salad with Citrus, Berries, and Pecans Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Fall Fruit Salad combining sweet apples, juicy grapes, blackberries, and pecans tossed in a zesty orange-maple cinnamon dressing. Perfect as a healthy snack or a festive side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 16 ounces red seedless grapes
- 12 ounces blackberries
- 2 large sweet apples, cubed
Dressing and Nuts
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, add the zest and juice of one orange. Add the maple syrup and ground cinnamon, then whisk together thoroughly until well combined.
- Add the Fruits and Nuts: Add the red seedless grapes, blackberries, and chopped pecans to the bowl. Cube the apples into bite-sized pieces and immediately add them to the bowl to prevent browning.
- Toss and Serve: Toss all the ingredients gently but thoroughly to coat the fruit evenly with the dressing. Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm apples to prevent mushiness.
- To keep apples from browning longer, toss them in a little lemon juice before adding to the salad.
- Store the salad covered in the fridge and consume within 1-2 days for best freshness.
- For added texture, consider adding toasted walnuts instead of pecans.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey if preferred.
Keywords: fall fruit salad, healthy fruit salad, autumn recipe, maple syrup dressing, apple grape salad
