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Best Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad to Brighten Your Table


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  • Author: Klara Henschel,
  • Total Time: 49 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy the Best Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad, a delightful mix of seasonal fruits that balances taste and nutrition.


Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 3 cups diced apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
  • 2 cups chopped ripe pears
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped

For the Dressing

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt


Instructions

  1. Combine diced apples, halved grapes, chopped pears, and celery in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Gently fold in dried cranberries.
  3. Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3–4 minutes and chop coarsely.
  4. Whisk yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Pour dressing over fruit and pecans, fold gently to coat.
  6. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Stir gently and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Customize with your favorite fruits or nuts while maintaining a balance of flavors.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mix, Chill
  • Cuisine: American