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Fall Fruit Salad

Fall Fruit Salad That Bursts with Flavor and Color

This Fall Fruit Salad offers a vibrant mix of fresh fruits, perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Base
  • 2 cups Green Apples Substitution: use Granny Smith or Fuji apples
  • 2 cups Red Apples Substitution: Gala or Honeycrisp apples
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Substitution: use raisins or other dried fruits
  • 1 cup Pecans Substitution: walnuts or almonds
  • 1 cup Grapes Halved or whole
  • 2 large Navel Oranges Substitution: mandarin oranges or clementines
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice
  • 2 tablespoons White Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest

Equipment

  • Oven
  • small saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Fine sieve

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread pecans evenly on a lined baking sheet and toast them for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. Let them cool completely before chopping.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, white sugar, apple pie spice, lemon zest, and orange zest. Bring to a low boil, simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Strain the dressing and let it cool.
  3. Core and slice the green and red apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss the apple pieces in fresh lemon juice to prevent browning.
  4. Peel the navel oranges and slice them into bite-sized pieces, removing any seeds.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, halved grapes, and orange pieces. Gently mix together.
  6. Drizzle the cooled citrus dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently until evenly dressed.
  7. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving. If chilling, let it sit for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh seasonal fruits for the best flavor. Toasted pecans enhance the crunch and flavor of the salad.

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