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This Fall Fruit Salad Makes The Perfect Side Dish

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Howdy Folks!  So remember a couple of days ago when I joined the Supper Club ladies and shared a Friendsgiving tablescape?  Well, today I’m sharing all the fabulous recipes for the Friendsgiving Brunch!  Each recipe is linked at the bottom so make sure and check them out.  I was in charge of a side dish and I have to say – Y’all, I outdid myself with it and this fall fruit salad makes the perfect side dish!

If you like easy, tasty and want to be the most popular girl with a side dish, I’ve got you!  This is it!

And if you’re going in order and are hopping over from Brick’s & Blooms, welcome!  I’m so glad you’re here.  Did you imagine yourself licking the bowl with her pumpkin soup?  It’s okay to admit.  I know I did.  ๐Ÿ˜‰

This Fall Fruit Salad Makes The Perfect Side Dish!

fruit salad in small white bowl with spoon

You might be asking yourself what makes this salad so special and why is it called a “Fall” fruit salad.  Well let me tell you. This particular salad is filled with red juicy apples, red seedless grapes, blackberries, pecans and has a dressing that reminds you of Autumn.  It has so many flavors, it screams fall with juicy yumminess!

And it has a bonus.  It’s one of the easiest side dishes I’ve ever made because the assembly takes about 15 minutes total and will serve 6 – 8 friends.  Seriously easy peasy.

Fall Fruit Salad:

collage photo with two bowls of orange zest with cinnamon

I prefer to start with the dressing.  You’ll need:

1 large orange

2 tablespoons of syrup

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

In a small bowl, zest the entire orange and squeeze out all the juice you can.  Watch for any seeds.  You don’t want those.  Then add the syrup and cinnamon.  Combine thoroughly with a whisk and set aside.

apples, grapes, blackberries in bowls

For the Fruit Salad you’ll need:

2 large sweet apples

16 ounces red seedless grapes

12 ounces blackberries

1 cup chopped pecans

fall fruit salad in white bowl with spoon

Instructions:

Cube both apples leaving the skin on.  Then cut the grapes in half.

In a large bowl, combine apples, grapes, blackberries and pecans.  Now pour in the dressing and toss evenly making sure everything has a nice coating.  I like serving this delicious salad immediately but it will last in a Tupperware container for a day or two in the refrigerator.  Just beware the apples get less crunchy the longer you keep it stored.

Pinterest Pinnable Image with bowl of fall fruit

I am not lying when I say this Fall Fruit Salad makes the best side dish.  It looks and smells like fall.  It tastes like fall and you’ll want to serve it at any Autumn party, Thanksgiving and even Christmas!  Heck, it’s so addicting, you might want it on Easter!  Not kidding.

Next up with her Friendsgiving Brunch Recipe is Michele from Vintage Home Designs.  I’ve often said – Life is short so eat dessert first and her dessert looks and sounds perfect for the occasion!

pumpkin cupcakes with pumpkin word tilesMichele with Vintage Home Designs –  Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

champagne glass with apple ciderJen from Midwest Life and Style – Simple 2 Ingredient Apple Cider Mimosas.  Have you ever heard of such?  I think this might be a new staple for every holiday!

cranberry brieAnne and AnnMarie from Simply 2 Moms – Best Keto Savory Cranberry Walnut Baked Brie.  Would you believe I’ve never tried Brie?!  When I saw this I thought now’s the time!

scrambled eggs on blue and white plateRachel from The Ponds Farmhouse – Easy Bacon and Egg Breakfast Muffin.  This is what got our Friendsgiving brunch started.  I love a good breakfast and so do all of my friends.  I know this will be a hit!

bowls of pumpkin soup and sidesStacy with Bricks & Blooms – The Best Creamy Pumpkin Soup.  Here’s another recipe I’ve never tried but can hardly wait!  The color and creaminess will be perfect for a Friendsgiving and a cool fall evening.

 Happy Fall Friends!

Thank you for stopping by today.  If you’d like to see more Fall themed ideas, click here to follow me on Pinterest!.  Then say hi in the comments and tell me if you have a favorite tradition or if you’ll have Friendsgiving!



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14 Comments

  1. October 29, 2022 / 6:00 am

    It really does make a great side dish! So glad you joined us this month! It was fun brunching together!

  2. October 29, 2022 / 8:25 am

    Cindy,
    Your fruit salad sounds so yummy. I’m so glad you joined us this month. It was a great theme and so fun to have you along.

    • October 29, 2022 / 12:51 pm

      Hope you try the salad soon. You will be addicted! Thanks for having me. I loved it!

  3. Marlene
    October 29, 2022 / 10:39 am

    I love fruit salads, thanks for this recipe, I can almost taste it.

    • October 29, 2022 / 12:52 pm

      I want more! My family is seriously going to hate it after I serve it so many times. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  4. October 29, 2022 / 3:30 pm

    Oh, yum! This looks so dang good, Cindy. I’m going to make this ASAP! So happy you could join us this month. Hope you can do it again soon.

    • October 29, 2022 / 6:50 pm

      Everyone will LOVE it! It smells so good and tastes like fall!

  5. October 29, 2022 / 8:20 pm

    What a great brunch menu. Yum! Happy Saturday!

    • October 30, 2022 / 12:44 am

      You should know since you have a book! Thank you Renae.

  6. October 30, 2022 / 11:52 am

    This looks delicious, Cindy! I’ll bet the orange zest and syrup add something extra special to your fruit salad. Can’t wait to give it a try! Pinned. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • November 1, 2022 / 9:03 am

      Better make a double helping because you are going to love it!

  7. November 1, 2022 / 5:24 pm

    Yumm! My kids would love this instead of veggies for dinner some nights, I am hungry now lol thank you for the great recipe! ๐Ÿ™‚

    • November 2, 2022 / 9:28 am

      LOL, I would too Tanya. It’s way better than veggies! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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