Description
A refreshing and vibrant Fall Fruit Salad combining the sweetness of fresh apples, grapes, blackberries, and a zesty orange-maple dressing with warm cinnamon and crunchy pecans, perfect for a healthy snack or festive side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 16 ounces red seedless grapes
- 12 ounces blackberries
- 2 large sweet apples, cubed into bite-size pieces
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Extras
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, add the zest and juice of one orange. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, then whisk together thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Add the Fruit and Nuts: Add 16 ounces of red seedless grapes, 12 ounces of blackberries, and 1 cup of chopped pecans to the bowl. Cube 2 large sweet apples into bite-size pieces and add them immediately.
- Toss to Combine: Toss all the fruit and nuts gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly with the orange-maple-cinnamon dressing.
- Serve or Store: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, keeping it chilled for up to 1-2 days.
Notes
- Use sweet apples like Fuji or Gala for the best flavor contrast.
- For a vegan version, ensure the maple syrup is pure and unprocessed.
- Toast the pecans lightly for an extra nutty flavor, if desired.
- Serve chilled to enhance flavors and texture.
- Can be prepared a few hours ahead but toss just before serving to keep fruit fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fall fruit salad, autumn fruit salad, apple grape blackberry salad, maple syrup dressing, healthy fruit salad, easy fruit salad recipe
