Description
A vibrant and refreshing Fall Fruit Salad combining juicy oranges, sweet apples, blackberries, grapes, and crunchy pecans, all lightly dressed with a maple cinnamon dressing. This easy, no-cook recipe is perfect for a healthy snack or a festive side dish during autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 16 ounces red seedless grapes
- 12 ounces blackberries
- 2 large sweet apples, cubed
Dressing & Nuts
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, zest and juice one orange. Add the maple syrup and ground cinnamon, whisking thoroughly until well combined to create a sweet and spiced dressing.
- Add Fruits and Nuts: Add the red seedless grapes, blackberries, and chopped pecans to the bowl with the dressing.
- Incorporate Apples and Toss: Cube the sweet apples into bite-sized pieces, add them into the bowl, then immediately toss all the ingredients together to evenly coat the fruit with the dressing.
- Serve or Store: Serve the fruit salad immediately for the freshest taste, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Best consumed within a day for optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe fruit to maximize flavor and texture.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds according to your preference or allergies.
- To keep apples from browning, toss them immediately with the dressing.
- This salad is best served the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Feel free to add a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fall fruit salad, autumn salad, fruit salad recipe, maple cinnamon dressing, healthy fruit salad, easy fruit salad
