Best 6 Fall Harvest Fruit Salad Recipes

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As the fall harvest season arrives, an abundance of fresh and flavorful fruits become available, inviting you to create a delightful fruit salad that captures the essence of the season. With a variety of vibrant colors, textures, and tastes, fall harvest fruit salads are a refreshing and nutritious way to celebrate the bounty of nature's offerings. From crisp apples and juicy pears to sweet grapes and tangy persimmons, each fruit brings its unique character to the mix, resulting in a harmonious symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer a simple combination of a few select fruits or an elaborate arrangement featuring a diverse array of ingredients, the possibilities are endless.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FALL FRUIT HARVEST SALAD



Fall Fruit Harvest Salad image

Pears, persimmons, and pomegranates, all the quintessential fall fruits, with Holiday spiced pecans and a sweet lemony maple vinaigrette. It's a let's-take-all-the-fruits-that-are-in-season-and-make-a-deliciously-colorful-and-festive-salad-out-of-them kinda situation!

Provided by Daniela Gerson

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 heads frisee (cored and trimmed torn into bite sized pieces)
1 small head radicchio (halved, cored and cut into 1-inch strips)
4 balls burrata (8 oz/ball)
3 pears (I like to use a mix of different types and colors)
3 persimmons
1 pomegranate (deseeded )
1 cup pecans
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
pinch ground cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
2 zest & juice lemons
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 shallot (minced)
kosher salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Whisk together brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne in a medium bowl. Add in melted butter and stir until well combined. Add in pecans and toss to thoroughly coat nuts with sugar mixture. Spread pecans onto a foil lined baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove pecans from oven and let cool to room temperature and then roughly chop.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together shallot, maple syrup, mustard, lemon juice and zest. Whisking constantly, drizzle in remaining 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange frisee & radicchio on serving platter and toss with salad dressing, to taste.
  • Arrange fruit and burrata and top, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pecans. Drizzle more dressing. Enjoy.

FALL FRUIT SALAD



Fall Fruit Salad image

Fruit salads are not just for hot summer days! Fall Fruit Salad is a heavenly spread of fall fruits that are all deliciously tied together with one secret ingredient. A super easy and healthy side to any meal!

Provided by Taesha Butler

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 medium fuyu persimmons (diced)
3 kiwi (peeled and diced)
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1 1/2 cup grapes (slice if serving to young children)
3 tbsp lime juice (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine all fruit in a bowl, tossing with a large spoon.
  • Pour lime juice over the fruit and toss again to coat all ingredients.
  • Enjoy immediately or store in fridge for up to 24 hours

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Protein 1.54 g, Fat 0.75 g, SaturatedFat 0.08 g, Sodium 3.71 mg, Fiber 3.36 g, Sugar 16.56 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FALL HARVEST FRUIT SALAD



Fall Harvest Fruit Salad image

This salad is a delicious way to enjoy the best of the fall fruit harvest.

Provided by Amanda W

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium ripe pears - peeled, cored, and cubed
4 medium apples - peeled, cored, and cubed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup granola
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Coat pears and apples in lemon juice.
  • Mix dried cranberries, walnuts, granola, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Toss pears and apples into the mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

CONTEST-WINNING FALL HARVEST SALAD



Contest-Winning Fall Harvest Salad image

For a change, you can swap roasted butternut squash or pumpkin for sweet potatoes in this tasty salad. Any combination of dried fruit and nuts will work as ingredients, so pick your favorites. -Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 medium apples, cubed
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat., Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, combine the turkey, apples, walnuts, onions, raisins, parsley and sweet potatoes., In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over turkey mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 26g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

FALL HARVEST SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Fall Harvest Salad Recipe by Tasty image

This salad is full of all of your favorite fall flavors and colors, brought together with a delicious maple cider Dijon dressing. Wait to dress the salad until you are ready to serve so everything stays crisp!

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Sides

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 acorn squash
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaf
1 small head radicchio
1 bosc pear
4 cups fresh baby spinach
¼ cup dried cranberries
½ cup pecan, toasted and roughly chopped
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons dijon mustard
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Trim the ends off the squash, then cut in half. Scoop out the seeds, then slice into ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) cubes.
  • Spread the squash on a baking sheet, then add the olive oil, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and thyme and toss to coat.
  • Roast for 20 minutes, until tender and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the salad: Cut the head of radicchio in half, remove the core, then thinly slice.
  • Cut the pear in half, scoop out the core, then thinly slice.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and mustard. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and continue whisking until emulsified. Whisk in the salt and pepper, then set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the radicchio, spinach, pear, dried cranberries, and cooled roasted squash. Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
  • Divide the salad between serving plates, then top with the chopped toasted pecans and crumbled blue cheese. Serve immediately with the remaining dressing alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 11 grams

FALL HARVEST SALAD



Fall Harvest Salad image

Ring in the autumnal season with our Fall Harvest Salad, full of crispy apples and sweet cranberries. Fall in love with this Fall Harvest Salad and enjoy the season's flavors more than ever before.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Side Dish Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 apples, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3/4 cup KRAFT Honey Mustard Dressing
1 cup coarsely broken thick pretzels

Steps:

  • Layer first 5 ingredients in bowl.
  • Drizzle with dressing.
  • Top with pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0.7503 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Selecting the Best Fruits: Choose ripe, seasonal fruits that are free of blemishes and bruises. Look for fruits that have vibrant colors and a sweet aroma.
  • Preparing the Fruits: Wash the fruits thoroughly under cold running water. Peel and cut the fruits into bite-sized pieces. If using berries, gently rinse them and remove any stems.
  • Dressing Options: Experiment with different dressings to enhance the flavors of the fruit salad. Honey-lime dressing, maple-mustard dressing, or a simple vinaigrette are all great options.
  • Add Texture and Crunch: Incorporate nuts, seeds, or granola for added texture and crunch. Toasted pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, or chia seeds are excellent choices.
  • Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the dressing to permeate the fruits.

Conclusion:

Fall Harvest Fruit Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that showcases the bounty of the autumn season. With its vibrant colors, sweet flavors, and variety of textures, this salad is a perfect accompaniment to any meal or as a standalone snack. Whether you prefer a classic fruit salad or one with a twist, there are endless possibilities to create a delicious and nutritious salad that everyone will enjoy. Experiment with different fruits, dressings, and toppings to find your perfect combination.

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