Description
This Fall Fruit Salad is a delightful mix of apples, pears, grapes, pomegranate seeds, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a sweet honey-citrus dressing with warm spices. It’s a perfect side dish for autumn gatherings or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Salad:
- 2 apples, cored and chopped
- 2 pears, cored and chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, pears, grapes, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, orange juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Gently toss again before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add a handful of granola just before serving.
- You can also substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
