Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad
A colorful and refreshing mix of autumn fruits including apples, pears, grapes, pomegranate, and oranges, brightened with lemon and honey or maple syrup. Perfect for holiday spreads or as a light dessert.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 2 cups diced apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji) Use firm varieties for best texture.
- 2 cups diced pears (Bosc or Anjou) Good choices for this salad.
- 1 cup grapes, halved Seedless preferred, can use red or green.
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup diced oranges (navel or blood orange) Diced to provide color.
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed Prevents browning of the apples.
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup Adjust to taste, swap for vegan option.
Garnish
- to taste fresh mint leaves For aroma and color.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry to avoid a watery salad.
- Core and dice apples and pears into similar-sized pieces.
- Halve grapes and peel and dice oranges, removing seeds and excess membrane.
- Combine all fruits in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and honey or maple syrup until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over fruit and gently fold the salad to coat without overmixing.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Prepare fruit and keep dressing separate to maintain freshness. Not recommended to freeze.