Fall Fruit Salad
User Reviews
5
Fall Fruit Salad
Description
The Fall Fruit Salad brings together a mix of seasonal fruits including orange, pineapple, grapes, and apples, which are coated in a sweet and tangy dressing composed of freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, honey, and poppy seeds. The citrus components enhance the overall flavor while the honey adds subtle sweetness. Poppy seeds add a slight texture variation and visual appeal.
The salad is assembled by tossing the cut fruit with the dressing to evenly coat each piece, making the cohesive blend vibrant and fresh. This salad can complement a light meal or serve as a refreshing snack or dessert option, especially in cooler seasons when citrus fruits are at their peak.
Notes advise preparing the salad ahead of time and refrigerating it to allow the flavors to meld. The acidity in the orange juice helps prevent apples from browning quickly, preserving the salad's appearance and texture for 1-2 days in an airtight container, although some softening over time is expected.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- zest one orange
- 1 tablespoon honey or more, to taste
- ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
Salad
- 1 orange peeled and sliced
- 1 medium pineapple peeled, cored, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 small bunch grapes cut grapes in half; about 2 cups, seedless
- 2 apple cubed
Instructions
- Whisk ¼ cup fresh orange juice, orange zest, honey, and poppy seeds in a small bowl.
- Add sliced oranges, cubed pineapple, cut grapes, and cubed apples to a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss.
Notes
- Make the salad ahead and store in the refrigerator to enhance flavor melding.
- The citrus juice in the dressing helps keep apples from browning quickly.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container for 1-2 days for best freshness.
- Salad may soften after a couple of days but remains edible.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10g | |
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 122IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
