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Best Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad

Best Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad with Creamy Yogurt Twist

Discover the Best Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad, a vibrant mix of crisp apples, juicy pears, and tangy cranberries, enhanced by a creamy yogurt dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Crisp Apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith variety
  • 2 cups Juicy Pears Firm, ripe pears
  • 1 cup Red Grapes Halved
  • 1 cup Celery Sliced thinly
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1 cup Pecans Toasted and coarsely chopped
For the Yogurt Dressing
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice To prevent oxidation
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 dash Salt To balance sweetness

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Fruits: Wash and dry the apples and pears. Chop apples into bite-sized pieces. Dice pears into similar sized pieces. Slice celery and combine all in a large bowl.
  2. Add the Grapes and Cranberries: Halve the grapes and add them along with the cranberries to the fruit bowl. Gently toss to mix.
  3. Toast the Pecans: Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Coarsely chop them before folding into the fruit mixture.
  4. Mix the Yogurt Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a dash of salt.
  5. Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour dressing over the fruit and nut mixture, stirring gently to coat.
  6. Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the salad just before serving and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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