Autumn Fruit Salad
A delightful blend of apples, grapes, blackberries, and pecans, capturing the essence of fall in a refreshing salad.
Ingredients
Fruit Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red grapes Fresh, halved
- 1/2 cup purple grapes Fresh, halved
- 1 1/2 cups blackberries Approximately a 6 oz package
- 2 pieces crisp apples Thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans Chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 piece lemon Juice only
- 1/2 piece orange Juice only
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey Adjust for sweetness
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Optional: add nutmeg for more flavor
- 1 pinch salt To balance sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine red and purple grapes along with blackberries.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well blended.
- Thinly slice the apples and add to the dressing bowl. Toss gently to coat.
- Pour the apple mixture into the larger bowl with grapes and blackberries, folding gently until all fruits are combined.
- Top with chopped pecans and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve chilled for a refreshing experience. Consider using walnuts or almonds as substitutes for pecans.