Thanksgiving Fruit Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
176 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Thanksgiving Fruit Salad
Description
This fruit salad features multiple types of fresh and dried fruits, providing a diverse range of flavors and textures — crisp apples and pears, juicy grapes and clementines, and tender figs alongside tart dried cranberries and pomegranate seeds. The citrus honey dressing, made with honey, orange juice, vanilla, and warming chai or pumpkin pie spice, adds a sweet, spiced brightness that ties the fruits together.
The addition of praline-coated pecans introduces a crunchy, sweet, nutty element that enhances texture and taste. The salad is designed for holiday meals but can be served any time as a refreshing side or dessert.
For fresh appearance and flavor, soak apples and pears in citrus juice to prevent browning. Preparing the dressing and nuts separately and adding just before serving helps preserve the salad’s texture. Store leftovers in airtight containers, but the salad is best consumed within a day to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
Citrus Honey Dressing
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp chai spice or pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
- 1/4 tsp poppy seeds optional
Fresh Fruit Salad
- 1 apple cored and diced, Gala or Honeycrisp
- 1 apple cored and diced, Granny Smith
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 3 kiwi peeled and sliced
- 8 ounces figs halved, ripe
- 2 bartlett pears cored and diced, or D'Anjou pears
- 4 clementines peeled and separated
- 3 cups grapes
- 1/2 cup pecan chopped, praline coated
Instructions
- Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup raw honey, 2 tsp spice blend, the orange juice, vanilla bean paste, and poppy seeds until well combined. Set aside.
- Make the Fruit Salad
- Put the diced apples, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, sliced kiwis, halved figs, diced pears, clementine slices and grapes into a large serving bowl.
- Pour the citrus honey dressing over the fruit, then sprinkle in the praline pecans. Toss with salad spoons and serve.
Notes
- Soak diced apples and pears in orange or pineapple juice to prevent browning before assembling.
- If making ahead, store dressing and nuts separately; toss with fruit just before serving.
- Keep the salad in an airtight container and consume within a day to preserve texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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