Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of autumn with this refreshing fall fruit salad. Featuring a medley of crisp apples, juicy pears, and tart cranberries, this dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful palate cleanser for your holiday gatherings. Perfectly simple to prepare, it’s sure to be the star of any table, whether you serve it as a side dish or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, diced
- 2 cups ripe pears, diced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or ½ cup dried cranberries)
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash all fruits thoroughly. Dice the apples and pears into bite-sized pieces, tossing them in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, pears, cranberries, and halved grapes.
- Add the chopped walnuts or pecans along with honey or maple syrup. Gently mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and present it on a festive platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg