Thanksgiving Fruit Salad
A vibrant and refreshing fruit salad featuring crisp apples, juicy pears, and a spiced citrus dressing, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 4
- Total Time: 24
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Envy apples (cored and chopped into 1/2-inch bites)
- 2 ripe pears (sliced into 1/2-inch thick wedges)
- 1 large orange (segmented)
- 1/2 bunch red grapes (halved lengthwise)
- 1 1/4 cups toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (torn)
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/4 teaspoons apple pie spice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Core the Envy apples.
- Chop the Envy apples into 1/2-inch bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the ripe pears into 1/2-inch thick wedges.
- Segment the large orange, removing as much white pith as possible.
- Halve the red grapes lengthwise.
- Place all prepared fruit into a large serving bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, apple pie spice, and honey.
- Whisk until the honey is fully dissolved and spices are evenly distributed.
- Place pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Toast pecans for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Tear the fresh mint leaves by hand into rough pieces.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit in the bowl.
- Gently toss the fruit to coat everything evenly.
- Add the toasted pecans and torn mint to the fruit.
- Toss again lightly to combine.
- Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Dress the salad 15-20 minutes before serving for best crispness and flavor.
Notes
Use ripe but firm pears to avoid mushiness.
Toast pecans for enhanced flavor and crunch.
Dress the salad just before serving for optimal freshness.
Flaky sea salt truly brightens all the fruit flavors.
Find it online: https://familiesrecipes.com/thanksgiving-fruit-salad/