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Fall Fruit Salad

Fall Fruit Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Your Holiday Table

This Fall Fruit Salad combines crunchy apples, sweet grapes, and tangy oranges, making it a vibrant addition to your holiday table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Green Apples Granny Smith or Fuji work well as substitutes
  • 2 cups Red Apples Honeycrisp or Gala preferred
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Raisins or chopped dates can be alternatives
  • 1 cup Pecans Almonds or walnuts are tasty substitutes
  • 2 cups Grapes Fresh berries or diced pears can enhance flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice Prevents browning of apples
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar Honey or agave syrup can be used instead
  • 1 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice Mix cinnamon and nutmeg as an alternative if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Aromatic notes for the dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Aromatic notes for the dressing

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Small Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Fall Fruit Salad
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pecans evenly across a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, white sugar, apple pie spice, lemon zest, and orange zest. Heat until it simmers, then strain and cool.
  3. Core and slice both green and red apples into bite-sized pieces and toss in lemon juice. Peel and segment navel oranges.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, grapes, and segmented oranges. Gently mix to distribute.
  5. Drizzle the cooled dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat all the fruit. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use the freshest fruits for maximum flavor. Prepare the dressing and nuts in advance to save time.

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