Honeycrisp 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?
Honeycrisp Apple Fall Fruit Salad Recipe
A simple, refreshing fall salad with the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples, nuts, and a zesty honey dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples diced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Dice the Honeycrisp apples and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the nuts and dried fruit to the apples.
- Drizzle honey and lemon juice over the mixture.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt.
- Toss the ingredients gently, coating everything evenly.
- Chill for 10 minutes for flavors to combine, or serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Vitamin C: 15%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Substitute walnuts with almonds if you prefer a different crunch.
- Add a dollop of Greek yogurt for creaminess.
- Experiment with different dried fruits for variety.
- Drizzle with a little maple syrup if you want extra sweetness.
- This salad can easily be made a day ahead—just don’t add the apples until serving!
