Description

This Fall Fruit Salad blends crisp apples, juicy pears, sweet grapes, and vibrant pomegranate with a honey-cinnamon dressing for the ultimate autumn side dish. Topped with crunchy nuts and seeds, it’s fresh, colorful, and perfect for holiday meals, brunches, or a healthy seasonal snack.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), chopped
2 medium pears, chopped
1 cup red grapes, halved
1 cup green grapes, halved
1 cup pomegranate arils
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

For the Dressing:

2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg

Tools:

Large mixing bowl
Small bowl for dressing
Whisk
Cutting board and knife
Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions

Prepare the fruit: Wash produce. Core and chop apples and pears. Halve grapes and remove seeds if needed. Add all fruit to a large mixing bowl.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Assemble the salad: Pour dressing over fruit and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle in nuts and pumpkin seeds.
Chill before serving: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving cold.

Notes

Best fruits: Use crisp apples, sweet pears, seedless grapes, and fresh pomegranate for best texture.
Variations: Add persimmons, dried cranberries, or figs for seasonal flair.
Dressing ideas: Try maple-citrus, yogurt-based, or spiced apple cider versions.
Nut/seed swaps: Sunflower seeds, almonds, or hazelnuts work well.
Healthy twist: Skip sweetener and use lemon juice and cinnamon only.
Tips: Toss apples and pears in lemon juice to prevent browning; add delicate garnishes just before serving.
Storage: Best eaten same day; lasts up to 2 days refrigerated. Store dressing and fruit separately if prepping ahead.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Fall fruit salad, Autumn fruit salad, Honey cinnamon fruit salad, Healthy fall side dish, Holiday fruit salad recipe