Fall Fruit Salad with Citrus Maple Cinnamon Dressing Recipe
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This Fall Fruit Salad is a refreshing and vibrant mix of seasonal fruits tossed in a sweet and spiced orange-maple dressing. Featuring juicy grapes, blackberries, crisp apples, and crunchy pecans, it’s a perfect healthy side dish or snack with a hint of warm cinnamon flavor ideal for autumn gatherings.
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
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)
Instructions
Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, add the zest and juice of one orange. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, then whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
Combine the Fruit: Add 16 ounces of red seedless grapes, 12 ounces of blackberries, and 1 cup of chopped pecans to the bowl with the dressing.
Add Apples and Toss: Cube 2 large sweet apples into bite-sized pieces and add them immediately to the bowl. Toss all the fruit thoroughly to coat evenly with the dressing.
Serve or Store: Serve the fruit salad immediately for the freshest taste, or cover and refrigerate it until ready to serve.
Notes
Use crisp, sweet apple varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.
To prevent apple pieces from browning, toss them quickly in the dressing and serve soon after preparation.
You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the dressing along with the cinnamon.
This salad is best served fresh and may lose texture if stored longer than one day.
