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Fall Fruit Salad – Cozy, Citrusy & Family-Friendly Freshness


  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Fall Fruit Salad combines crisp apples, grapes, blackberries, and pecans with a cozy cinnamon-orange maple dressing. Simple, fresh, and perfect for family gatherings or brunch!


Ingredients

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  • 1 orange (zested and juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 16 ounces red seedless grapes
  • 12 ounces blackberries
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
  • 2 large sweet apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), cubed

Instructions

  1. Whisk orange zest, juice, maple syrup, and cinnamon to make dressing.
  2. Combine grapes, blackberries, and pecans in a bowl.
  3. Cube apples last and add in.
  4. Pour dressing and toss until coated.
  5. Chill 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Zest before juicing for best flavor. Add pecans just before serving to keep them crunchy. The salad can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 202
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 3mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Protein: 3g

Keywords: fall fruit salad, cinnamon orange dressing, maple syrup, healthy fruit salad, autumn recipe, family brunch side