Description
A refreshing and vibrant Cinnamon Apple Grape Salad combining crisp apples and juicy grapes with toasted nuts, sweetened with a cinnamon-honey dressing for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal as a light snack, side dish, or healthy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 3 medium apples, diced
- 2 cups red grapes, halved
Nuts
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Toast Nuts: Toast the pecans or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they become fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from the heat and allow them to cool before roughly chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Fruit: Wash and dice the apples into bite-sized chunks, keeping the skin on to retain nutrition and add color. Slice the grapes in half lengthwise. Place both fruits in a large mixing bowl and toss them with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt until combined. If the honey is too thick, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make it easier to drizzle.
- Combine Everything: Pour the cinnamon-honey dressing over the fruit mixture. Add the toasted and chopped nuts, then gently toss all ingredients together until the fruit is evenly coated and the nuts are well distributed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately for the crispiest texture, or refrigerate the salad for up to 2 hours if you prefer it chilled. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon and a few whole pecans on top for added presentation, if desired.
Notes
- For added creaminess, you can mix in a dollop of Greek yogurt before serving.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours to keep it crisp and chilled.
- Using fresh lemon juice is essential to prevent the apples from browning.
- Ensure nuts are toasted evenly by stirring regularly while toasting.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon Apple Grape Salad, fruit salad, healthy salad, cinnamon honey dressing, toasted nuts, autumn salad
