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Fall Fruit Salad

Cozy Fall Fruit Salad with Zesty Cinnamon Orange Dressing

This Cozy Fall Fruit Salad brings a burst of seasonal flavors, perfect for any gathering. Enjoy this delightful crowd-pleaser with a zesty cinnamon orange dressing!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 medium Orange Substitution: Use pineapple or lemon juice for a different flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Substitution: Honey can be used but may alter the flavor slightly.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon No direct substitution; nutmeg can be used for variation.
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Red Seedless Grapes Substitution: Any variety of grapes or diced pears.
  • 1 cup Blackberries Substitution: Raspberries or blueberries can be used if unavailable.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Substitution: Walnuts or omitted for nut allergies.
  • 2-3 medium Sweet Apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala) Substitution: Any sweet, firm apple.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Juice and zest the orange, collecting the juice in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk together the orange juice, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Fold in the red seedless grapes and blackberries, ensuring they are coated without crushing.
  4. Core and cube the sweet apples, adding them just before serving and tossing gently.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be made a day ahead; just keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.

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