Thanksgiving Fruit Salad
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this delightful Thanksgiving Fruit Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates the flavors of autumn. Bursting with juicy apples, zesty oranges, and crunchy pecans, this colorful medley is perfect for any occasion—from family feasts to casual weeknight dinners. The sweet and spiced homemade dressing adds warmth, making each bite a joyful celebration of the season’s bounty. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this salad can be made ahead of time, allowing you to focus on enjoying the festivities with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and toast pecans on a baking sheet until fragrant (about 5 minutes). Let cool.
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, apple pie spice, lemon zest, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes). Strain and cool completely.
- Core and slice apples into bite-sized pieces; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. Peel and chop oranges.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, toasted pecans, grapes, and orange pieces.
- Drizzle dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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