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Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad

Delight in Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad That Evokes Fall Flavors

This Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad captures the essence of fall with vibrant apples, pears, cranberries, and pecans, making it a healthy and customizable side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 units apples Choose firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for optimum crunch.
  • 2 units pears Opt for ripe yet firm pears.
  • 2 cups red grapes Halve seedless grapes.
  • 1 cup celery Thinly sliced for added crunch.
  • 0.5 cups dried cranberries Bring tartness and sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups pecans Toasted for flavor.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup plain yogurt Use Greek yogurt for thickness.
  • 2 tablespoons honey Sweetens naturally.
  • 1 units lemon juice Prevents browning.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional but enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • separate bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, dice 2-3 apples and 2 ripe pears into bite-sized pieces. Add 1-2 cups of halved red grapes and 1 cup of thinly sliced celery.
  2. Gently fold in ½ cup of dried cranberries into the fruit mixture.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, toast ½ cup of pecan pieces for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons of honey, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour the yogurt dressing over the mixed fruit and fold gently to coat evenly.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Before serving, stir gently and adjust sweetness with honey or lemon juice as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep fruits fresh by dicing apples and pears right before serving. Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.

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