Description
A vibrant and refreshing fall fruit salad featuring a mix of sweet apples, juicy grapes, and fresh blackberries, all tossed in a cinnamon-maple dressing with a hint of orange zest and pecans for crunch. Perfect as a healthy side or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 orange (for zest and juice)
- 16 ounces red seedless grapes
- 12 ounces blackberries
- 2 large sweet apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Red Delicious)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Nuts
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Zest and juice the orange: Carefully zest the orange and then juice it directly into a large mixing bowl to capture all the fresh citrus flavors.
- Make the dressing: Add the maple syrup and ground cinnamon to the orange juice, then whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the fruits and nuts: Place the red seedless grapes, blackberries, and chopped pecans into the bowl with the dressing.
- Prepare the apples: Cut the sweet apples into bite-sized cubes and immediately add them to the bowl to prevent browning and maintain freshness.
- Toss to combine: Gently toss all the ingredients together ensuring the dressing evenly coats every piece of fruit and nut.
- Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately for best freshness or refrigerate it until ready to enjoy, making it a perfect dish for gatherings or meal prep.
Notes
- Use crisp, sweet apples such as Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best texture and flavor.
- To keep apples from browning longer, toss them quickly with lemon juice before adding to the dressing.
- Refrigerate if not serving immediately to maintain freshness for up to 24 hours.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds according to preference.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
