Description
A vibrant and cozy fall fruit salad featuring sweet apples, juicy oranges, grapes, blackberries, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a warm maple-cinnamon dressing. This refreshing yet comforting salad is perfect for autumn gatherings or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 large orange (zested and juiced)
- 16 ounces red seedless grapes
- 12 ounces blackberries
- 2 large sweet apples, cubed
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Nuts
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, add the zest and juice of the orange. Whisk in the maple syrup and ground cinnamon until well combined, creating a warm, flavorful dressing.
- Add the Fruit and Nuts: Add the red seedless grapes, blackberries, and chopped pecans to the bowl. Cube the sweet apples into bite-sized pieces and add them immediately to the mixture.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together to ensure the fruit is evenly coated with the maple-cinnamon dressing.
- Serve or Store: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use firm, crisp apples such as Fuji or Honeycrisp to hold up well in the salad.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with toasted sunflower seeds.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey if preferred.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
- The salad is best enjoyed within 1-2 days when stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fall fruit salad, autumn salad, maple cinnamon dressing, fresh fruit salad, healthy fall snack
