Description
A refreshing and wholesome Cinnamon Apple Grape Salad featuring crisp apples, juicy grapes, and toasted nuts, all tossed in a naturally sweetened cinnamon-honey dressing. Perfect as a light snack or a healthy side dish with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
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 fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool, then roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Fruit: Wash and dice the apples into bite-sized chunks, keeping the skin on for added nutrition and color. Cut the grapes in half lengthwise. Place both fruits in a large mixing bowl and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt until well combined. Warm the honey slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if it is too thick, to make it easier to drizzle.
- Combine Everything: Pour the cinnamon-honey dressing over the fruit mixture, add the toasted, chopped nuts, and gently toss until the fruit is evenly coated and the nuts are well distributed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately for the crispiest texture, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours if you prefer the salad chilled. Optionally, garnish with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon and a few whole pecans on top for an enhanced presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm apples to maintain a crisp texture.
- Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning and to enhance flavor.
- To prevent fruit browning, toss immediately with lemon juice after cutting.
- Serving chilled makes this salad a refreshing treat in warm weather.
- 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, toasted nuts salad, healthy snack, honey dressing, autumn salad
