Description
A refreshing and vibrant Fall Fruit Salad combining crisp apples, juicy grapes, and sweet blackberries tossed in a zesty maple-cinnamon dressing with a crunchy pecan topping. Perfect as a light snack or a healthy side dish during autumn months.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 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
- Zest and juice the orange: Carefully zest the orange and then juice it into a large mixing bowl to create the citrus base for the dressing.
- Prepare the dressing: Add the maple syrup and ground cinnamon to the orange juice, whisking thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Add the fruits and nuts: Add the red seedless grapes, blackberries, and chopped pecans into the bowl with the dressing.
- Cube the apples: Cut the apples into bite-sized pieces and immediately add them to the bowl to minimize oxidation and browning.
- Toss the salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together to ensure the dressing evenly coats the fruit and nuts.
- Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately or cover and refrigerate it until ready to serve to keep it fresh and crisp.
Notes
- To prevent the apples from browning, add them to the dressing immediately after cutting and toss gently.
- For enhanced flavor, chill the salad for 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
