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Cozy Fall Fruit Salad with a Cinnamon Orange Twist

A vibrant fall fruit salad featuring apples, blackberries, grapes, and a zesty cinnamon orange dressing, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Orange Dressing
  • 1 whole Orange Provides zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon No direct substitute
Salad
  • 1 cup Red Seedless Grapes Can substitute with green grapes
  • 1 cup Blackberries Raspberries can be used as a substitute
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans Use walnuts or omit for nut-free
  • 2 whole Sweet Apples (e.g., Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala) Provides crispness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Zest and juice one orange into a mixing bowl. Whisk in maple syrup and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  2. Add grapes, blackberries, and chopped pecans to the dressing. Toss gently to coat.
  3. Cube the apples and add them just before serving, tossing gently to coat.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep apples crisp by adding just before serving. You can make this salad a day in advance by dressing it before serving.

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