Apple Grape Salad with Honey Cinnamon Dressing and Toasted Nuts Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Apple Grape Salad combining crisp diced apples and juicy halved grapes with toasted pecans or walnuts, all tossed in a sweet and spicy cinnamon-honey dressing. This easy no-cook salad is perfect as a light snack or a refreshing side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 heat and allow them to cool, then roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Fruit: Wash and dice the apples into bite-sized chunks, keeping the skin on for extra nutrition and color. Cut the grapes in half lengthwise. Place both fruits into 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 well 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 and add the toasted, chopped nuts. Gently toss everything until the fruit is evenly coated with the dressing and the nuts are well distributed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest and crispest texture, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours if you prefer it chilled. Optionally, garnish with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon and a few whole pecans on top for presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp apples like Fuji or Granny Smith for best texture.
- To toast nuts evenly, keep stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Lemon juice helps prevent the apples and grapes from browning and adds a bright flavor.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing treat or immediately for maximum crunch.
- Can substitute walnuts for pecans depending on your preference.
- This salad is best consumed within 2 hours of preparation for optimal freshness.
Keywords: Apple Grape Salad, Fruit Salad, Healthy Salad, Cinnamon Honey Dressing, Toasted Nuts, Vegetarian Snack
