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Best Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad

Best Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad to Brighten Your Table

Enjoy the Best Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad, a delightful mix of seasonal fruits that balances taste and nutrition.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Diced Apples Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith preferred
  • 2 cups Chopped Ripe Pears
  • 1 cups Red Grapes Halved
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery
  • 1 cup Toasted Pecans Coarsely chopped after toasting
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt Greek yogurt can be used for thickness
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Adjust based on fruit ripeness
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice To prevent browning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, halved grapes, chopped ripe pears, and sliced celery.
  2. Gently fold in the dried cranberries.
  3. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, then coarsely chop.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, honey, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour the yogurt dressing over the fruit and pecan mixture and gently fold to coat.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite fruits or nuts while maintaining the balance of flavors.

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