Description
A refreshing and vibrant fall fruit salad featuring a mix of sweet apples, grapes, blackberries, and pecans, all tossed in a zesty orange and cinnamon maple syrup dressing. Perfect as a light snack, side dish, or healthy dessert during the autumn season.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 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
Extras
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Zest and Juice Orange: Zest the orange and then juice it into a large bowl, ensuring you capture all the fresh citrus flavors as the base for your dressing.
- Prepare Dressing: Add the maple syrup and ground cinnamon to the orange juice, and whisk thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and the dressing is smooth.
- Add Grapes, Blackberries, and Pecans: Place the red seedless grapes, blackberries, and chopped pecans into the bowl with the dressing, mixing gently to coat them evenly.
- Prepare Apples: Cube the sweet apples into bite-sized pieces and immediately add them to the bowl to prevent them from browning and to keep the salad fresh.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together to ensure the dressing coats every piece of fruit and pecans evenly without bruising the berries.
- Serve or Store: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor or refrigerate it until ready to enjoy as a cool and delicious fall treat.
Notes
- To prevent the apples from browning further, toss them immediately in the dressing after cutting.
- For added texture, you can toast the pecans lightly before adding them to enhance their crunch and flavor.
- This salad is best enjoyed within a day to ensure maximum freshness and vibrant fruit colors.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar as desired.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity according to your preference for spice intensity.
