I may have mentioned earlier that I do not like to eat fruit on its own. But I absolutely love the combination and flavors of this Fall Fruit salad.
I have combined fruits that are typically available (and at their best) in the fall/winter months in the United States. The dressing of maple syrup, lime juice and lime zest gives it a nice sweet and tangy taste that goes really well with the fruit combination.
For this Fall Fruit Salad, I have chosen Fuji or Gala apples and Green Anjou or Bosc pears for their taste, firmness and color of the peel. You can choose any other variety that you like.
I recently served this Fall Fruit salad in a small gathering of friends and everyone loved it! The kids got second helpings and I felt good about serving a healthy appetizer. So, include it as one of your appetizers in your next family or holiday gathering. It only takes a few minutes to prepare the fruits and it makes a nice and light addition to your spread.
If you are looking for quick and easy appetizers or sides for your holiday gathering, try:
Tofu Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
6
servings15
minutesIngredients
1 large Fuji or Gala apple
1 large Green Anjou or Bosc pear
3 small Mandarin oranges
2 small Kiwis, peeled
1/2 cup Pomegranate arils
2 tablespoons Maple syrup
1 tablespoon Lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
Method
- Cut the apples, pears and kiwis in ½ inch dice. Peel the mandarin oranges and separate the segments.
- Combine all the cut fruit including pomegranate arils in a bowl. Drizzle maple syrup, lime juice and zest, and mix carefully so as to not bruise the fruit. Cover and let it rest in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
Tips
- The salad can be made up to 3-4 hours and refrigerated prior to serving.
