Description
A vibrant and refreshing Fall Fruit Salad combining seasonal fruits like apples, grapes, and blackberries with a sweet and spiced orange-maple dressing, perfect as a healthy snack or dessert.
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
- Zesting and Juicing Orange: Zest the orange first, then juice it into a large mixing bowl to capture the fresh citrus flavors for the dressing.
- Making the Dressing: Add the maple syrup and ground cinnamon to the orange juice and whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Adding Fruits and Nuts: Add the red seedless grapes, blackberries, and chopped pecans into the bowl with the dressing, preparing to combine all flavors.
- Preparing Apples: Cube the apples into bite-sized pieces; immediately add them into the bowl to minimize browning and maintain their crisp texture.
- Tossing the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together so the dressing evenly coats the fruit and nuts, enhancing the natural flavors.
- Serving: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its freshness or refrigerate until ready to serve, keeping it chilled and crisp.
Notes
- To prevent apple slices from browning, toss them immediately in the dressing after chopping.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days, but is best served fresh.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or replace with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- The maple syrup can be substituted with honey if preferred.
- Use a variety of apples to add different textures and sweetness levels.
