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Fall Fruit Salad Recipe: Easy Cinnamon Orange Dressing for Cozy Holidays

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This cozy fall fruit salad combines crisp apples, pears, grapes, pomegranate seeds, and dried cranberries with a fragrant cinnamon orange dressing. It’s a festive, refreshing side perfect for holiday gatherings and family brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 medium pears (Bosc or Anjou), cored and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1 cup green grapes, halved
  • 1 medium navel orange, peeled and segmented
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or golden raisins (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from segmented orange)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Wash all fruit thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
  2. Core and dice apples and pears into 1/2-inch cubes, leaving the peel on. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Halve red and green grapes and add to the bowl.
  4. Peel and segment the orange, cutting segments in half if large. Squeeze any juice from the membrane into a small bowl for the dressing.
  5. Add pomegranate seeds and dried cranberries (if using) to the fruit mixture.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), orange zest, and a pinch of kosher salt until honey dissolves.
  7. Pour the cinnamon orange dressing over the fruit and gently toss with a large spoon until evenly coated.
  8. Optional: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let flavors mingle.
  9. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
  10. Serve in a clear glass bowl and garnish with extra orange zest or pomegranate seeds.

Notes

For best texture, use firm, just-ripe apples and pears. Toss fruit with dressing just before serving to avoid mushiness. Substitute fruits as desired—persimmons, kiwi, or berries work well. For vegan, use maple syrup. Add toasted nuts for crunch if no allergies. Salad is best served chilled and eaten within 2 days.

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Keywords: fall fruit salad, cinnamon orange dressing, holiday salad, Thanksgiving, Christmas, gluten-free, vegan, healthy fruit salad, autumn recipes

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