Cinnamon Apple Grape Salad Recipe
This Cinnamon Apple Grape Salad is a refreshing and flavorful combination of crisp apples, juicy red grapes, and toasted nuts, all tossed in a sweet and spiced honey-cinnamon dressing. Perfect as a light snack or a side dish, it balances natural sweetness with a hint of tartness and warming cinnamon spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fruits
- 3 medium apples, diced
- 2 cups red grapes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Nuts
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Toast the Nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans or walnuts for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they become fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let them cool before roughly chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash and dice the apples into bite-sized chunks, keeping the skin on for nutrition and color. Halve the grapes lengthwise. Place the apples and grapes in a large mixing bowl and toss with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt until fully combined. If the honey is thick, warm it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make it easier to drizzle.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the cinnamon-honey dressing over the fruit mixture. Add the toasted, chopped nuts and gently toss everything together until the fruit is evenly coated and nuts are well distributed.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp texture or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a chilled salad. Optionally, garnish with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon and some whole pecans for presentation.
Notes
- Use crisp apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji for best texture and minimal browning.
- Lemon juice prevents browning and adds a bright, tangy contrast to the sweet honey and grapes.
- Toast your own nuts for superior flavor and crunch; watch carefully to avoid burning.
- This salad tastes best fresh but can be stored refrigerated for up to 24 hours, though apples may soften.
- Substitute maple syrup or agave nectar for honey to make a vegan-friendly dressing. Adjust sweetness to preference.
Keywords: apple grape salad, cinnamon honey dressing, toasted nuts, fruit salad, healthy snack, vegetarian salad
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