Thanksgiving Fruit Salad
Looking to add a burst of color and flavor to your holiday table? This Thanksgiving Fruit Salad is the perfect choice! Bursting with crisp apples, succulent oranges, and tangy cranberries, it encapsulates the essence of fall in every bite. Not only is this dish visually stunning, but it’s also incredibly nutritious and easy to prepare. With a homemade dressing that adds a delightful sweetness, this salad appeals to all ages and can be made ahead of time for convenience. Perfect for family gatherings or as a refreshing treat during busy weeknights, this fruit salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium green apples
- 2 medium red apples
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup grapes
- 3 medium navel oranges
- 1 medium lemon (juiced)
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ tsp apple pie spice
- zest of 1 lemon
- zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant (about 5 minutes). Allow cooling.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix orange juice, sugar, apple pie spice, lemon zest, and orange zest. Stir until dissolved; simmer for about 3-4 minutes. Strain and cool completely.
- Core and slice apples into bite-sized pieces; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. Peel and cut oranges into similar-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, pecans, grapes, and oranges. Drizzle dressing over the mixture and gently toss until coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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