Description
This vibrant Thanksgiving Fruit Salad combines the crispness of fresh apples with zesty citrus flavors, creating a delightful addition to your holiday table. Not only is it visually stunning with its colorful ingredients, but it also offers a refreshing balance to richer dishes typically served during the holidays. The homemade dressing, infused with warm spices, elevates this salad from a simple side to a festive centerpiece that can be enjoyed as a light dessert or a breakfast treat. Easy to prepare and versatile, this fruit salad is perfect for impressing your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 medium green apples
- 2 medium red apples
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup grapes
- 3 medium navel oranges
- 1 medium lemon (juiced)
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ tsp apple pie spice
- zest of 1 lemon
- zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant (about 5 minutes). Allow cooling.
- Combine orange juice, sugar, apple pie spice, lemon zest, and orange zest in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until boiling; simmer for 3-4 minutes. Strain and cool.
- Core and slice apples; toss with lemon juice. Chop oranges into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix apples, cranberries, toasted pecans, grapes, and oranges. Drizzle with cooled dressing and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use seasonal fruits for optimal flavor. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Customize with your favorite fruits or nuts for variety.