Minute Fall Fruit Salad (Printer-Friendly)
Fresh fall fruits with a sweet citrus-honey dressing. Ready in 10 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruit
01 - 1 large apple, cored and diced
02 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced
03 - 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
04 - 1 small pomegranate, arils only
→ Dried Fruit and Nuts
05 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
06 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
→ Citrus-Honey Dressing
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 orange, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the diced apple, pear, halved grapes, and pomegranate arils in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts to the fruit mixture.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully blended and smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in ten minutes flat which means you can actually make it on busy weekdays
- The combination of sweet fruit and warm spices feels like cozy sweater weather in a bowl
02 -
- The apples and pears will start to oxidize slightly after cutting but the orange juice keeps them looking fresh longer
- Wait to add the walnuts until right before serving if you plan to make this ahead for crunch factor
03 -
- Use a sharp knife when dicing the fruit to prevent bruising which affects the final texture
- Let the pomegranate arils soak in water for five minutes to make removing white membranes easier