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Fall Fruit Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and healthy Fall Fruit Salad featuring a medley of fresh grapes, blackberries, sweet apples, and crunchy pecans tossed in a warm cinnamon-maple dressing with fresh orange juice and zest. Perfect for seasonal gatherings or a nutritious snack.

Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 1 orange (zested and juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Fruit Salad

  • 16 ounces red seedless grapes
  • 12 ounces blackberries
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 large sweet apples (cubed into bite-size pieces)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, zest and juice one orange. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and ¾ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, whisking together until thoroughly combined to create a flavorful dressing.
  2. Add the fruit and nuts: To the bowl with the dressing, add 16 ounces of red seedless grapes, 12 ounces of blackberries, and 1 cup of chopped pecans, distributing them evenly.
  3. Incorporate the apples: Cube 2 large sweet apples into bite-sized pieces and immediately add them to the bowl to prevent browning.
  4. Toss the salad: Gently toss all the fruit and nuts in the dressing until everything is well-coated with the sweet, cinnamon-spiced orange mixture.
  5. Serve or store: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Use sweet apples like Gala or Fuji to complement the fall flavors.
  • For added texture, you can toast the pecans lightly before adding.
  • This salad is best consumed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Adjust the maple syrup quantity depending on your preferred sweetness level.
  • To keep apples from browning longer, toss them with a little lemon juice before adding to the salad.

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