Description
Mexican-inspired fall fruit salad combines seasonal produce with zesty lime and chili powder for a refreshing twist. Colorful ingredients dance together, delivering unexpected flavor complexity that will delight your adventurous palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) red seedless grapes
- 12 ounces (340 grams) blackberries
- 2 large sweet apples, cubed
Nuts:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Dressing Ingredients:
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Juice of 1 orange
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant dressing by whisking orange zest, freshly squeezed orange juice, rich maple syrup, and aromatic ground cinnamon in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Gently introduce plump grapes, juicy blackberries, and roughly chopped pecans into the fragrant dressing mixture.
- Carefully dice crisp apples into uniform, bite-sized cubes and fold them into the fruit medley.
- Tenderly toss all ingredients to ensure each morsel is lavishly coated with the citrusy, sweet dressing.
- For optimal flavor and texture, serve the salad immediately, allowing the fruits to showcase their peak freshness and vibrant colors.
- Alternatively, securely cover the salad and refrigerate, preserving its delightful taste until you’re ready to indulge in this seasonal delicacy.
Notes
- Dress fruits right before serving to prevent browning and maintain crisp textures.
- Choose ripe, firm apples for the best flavor and crunch in this seasonal salad.
- Maple syrup and cinnamon create a warm, autumnal flavor profile that complements fall fruits.
- Customize the salad by adding other seasonal fruits like pears or pomegranate seeds.
- Chop nuts just before adding to preserve their crispness and prevent sogginess.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but best enjoyed fresh on the day of preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg