Description
A refreshing and colorful salad featuring seasonal fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apples (diced; any variety, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 2 cups pears (diced; ripe but firm)
- 1 cup grapes (halved; red or green)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, diced pears, halved grapes, pomegranate seeds, and dried cranberries.
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), and cinnamon (if using).
- Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Use a variety of fruits for different flavors and textures.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be chilled in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg