Roasted Apple Fall Fruit Salad Recipe
Fall fruit salad, but make it fancy. Roasting apples adds a warm, cozy depth to the usual fruit salad. Who says fruit salad can’t be indulgent? Roasted apples, with their caramelized sweetness, pair perfectly with crisp greens and nuts. Toss in a little maple syrup for that extra autumn kick. It’s like your childhood favorite fruit salad got a grown-up makeover. You can thank roasted apples for making this dish the unexpected star of your fall meals. Sure, you could go with a plain apple, but why be basic when you can have roasted goodness?
Roasted Apple Fall Fruit Salad Recipe
A warm and cozy fall fruit salad with roasted apples, greens, and crunchy nuts, drizzled with maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples cored and cut into slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups mixed greens like arugula or spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss apple slices with olive oil, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- Spread apple slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast apples for 25 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- While apples roast, toss mixed greens with lemon juice.
- Once apples are done, let them cool slightly.
- Add roasted apples to the greens and toss gently.
- Top with chopped nuts and feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin A: 12%
- Vitamin C: 15%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Want extra sweetness? Drizzle more maple syrup before serving.
- Swap walnuts for pecans if you prefer a buttery flavor.
- For a vegan version, skip the feta and add more nuts.
- Roast the apples in advance for a quicker assembly when serving.
- If you want a crispier texture, skip the greens and serve the apples over mixed greens fresh from the fridge.
