Autumn Fruit Salad
Autumn is a wonderful time to enjoy the season’s freshest fruits. With their rich colors and sweet flavors, fall fruits can create a vibrant, nutritious salad that’s perfect as a light snack, breakfast, or even a dessert. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for an Autumn Fruit Salad, packed with vitamins and the taste of the season!
Ingredients:
- 2 apples (preferably Honeycrisp or Gala), diced
- 2 pears, diced
- 1 cup of pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup of red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup of walnuts (optional for crunch)
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (optional for extra sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (for a warm autumn touch)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fruits: Wash and dice the apples and pears, making sure to remove the cores. Halve the grapes and extract the pomegranate seeds.
- Combine in a Bowl: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the diced apples, pears, grapes, pomegranate seeds, and dried cranberries.
- Add Walnuts (Optional): If you enjoy a bit of crunch, sprinkle in the walnuts.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad to prevent the apples and pears from browning. For an extra touch of sweetness, add honey or maple syrup and gently mix.
- Cinnamon Finish: Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the top for a cozy autumn flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Autumn Fruit Salad is ready! Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Health Benefits
This salad is not only quick and delicious but also packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber. Apples and pears offer heart-healthy fiber, pomegranate seeds are rich in antioxidants, and the addition of walnuts brings healthy fats and protein.
Enjoy this refreshing Autumn Fruit Salad as a colorful and nutritious addition to your fall menu!
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