Description
Seasonal Mediterranean fall fruit salad combines crisp apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and toasted walnuts with honey-mint dressing. Balanced flavors and fresh ingredients make this light side dish perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet apples, cubed
- 16 oz (454 g) red seedless grapes
- 12 oz (340 g) blackberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 orange, zest and juice
- 2 tbsps maple syrup
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Dressing Creation: Whisk orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Initial Fruit Incorporation: Gently fold grapes, blackberries, and pecans into the aromatic dressing, ensuring even coating and flavor distribution.
- Apple Preparation and Final Mixing: Dice apples into uniform cubes and delicately integrate them into the fruit mixture, thoroughly tossing to guarantee each ingredient is elegantly dressed.
- Serving Recommendations: For optimal taste and presentation, serve immediately to highlight the fruits’ vibrant colors and fresh textures. If not consuming right away, seal the salad in an airtight container and refrigerate, maintaining its delectable qualities for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Zest Boost: Orange zest adds intense citrus flavor and aromatic depth to the dressing, elevating the entire fruit salad’s taste profile.
- Dressing Technique: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to create a smooth, well-integrated sauce that evenly coats every fruit piece.
- Freshness Matters: Serve immediately for maximum texture and vibrant fruit colors, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours without compromising quality.
- Nut Caution: Add pecans just before serving to maintain their crisp crunch and prevent soggy texture from sitting in the dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg