Description
A vibrant fruit salad featuring crisp apples, juicy red grapes, and crunchy toasted pecans tossed in a warm cinnamon-honey dressing for a perfect balance of sweet and spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples, diced
- 2 cups red grapes, halved
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Toast the pecans or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Wash and dice the apples into bite-sized chunks, leaving the skin on for extra texture and color.
- Slice the grapes in half and place both fruits into a large mixing bowl with lemon juice.
- Whisk together honey, cinnamon, and sea salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and add the toasted nuts.
- Toss gently until evenly coated and serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Use crisp apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith for best texture.
- Fresh lemon juice helps prevent browning and balances sweetness.
- Toast nuts carefully because they can burn quickly.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Substitute maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 27
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0