Description
A vibrant and refreshing fall fruit salad bursting with crisp apples, juicy pears, grapes, and pomegranate, finished with a cozy honey-maple dressing and crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
- 2 Honeycrisp or Fuji apples, diced
- 2 ripe pears, diced
- 1 cup red or green grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 tbsp lemon or orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly.
- Core and dice apples and pears into bite-sized cubes.
- Halve the grapes and peel the orange segments.
- Collect the pomegranate arils and dried cranberries.
- Toss apples and pears with lemon or orange juice to prevent browning.
- Combine all fruits in a large mixing bowl and gently fold with a spatula.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup) and cinnamon.
- Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and toss until evenly coated.
- Top with chopped nuts just before serving for crunch.
- Chill 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Use firm, ripe fruit for the best texture. You can prepare this salad up to 24 hours ahead; add nuts and soft fruits just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American