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Cinnamon Apple Grape Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and healthy Cinnamon Apple Grape Salad featuring crisp apples, juicy red grapes, and toasted pecans or walnuts, all tossed in a sweet cinnamon-honey dressing with a hint of lemon. Perfect as a light snack or a side dish, this salad combines crunchy, sweet, and tangy flavors with a warm spice twist.

Ingredients

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Fruits

  • 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

  1. 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, allow them to cool, then roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 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 them with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt until fully combined. If the honey is too thick to drizzle easily, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
  4. Combine Everything: Pour the cinnamon-honey dressing over the fruit mixture. Add the toasted, chopped nuts, then gently toss until all the fruit is evenly coated and nuts are well distributed throughout the salad.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its crisp texture, or refrigerate it for up to 2 hours to serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon and a few whole pecans for presentation.

Notes

  • Use a mix of pecans and walnuts for more texture variety.
  • Choose crisp, tart apple varieties such as Granny Smith or Fuji for the best flavor contrast.
  • Do not prepare too far in advance as the fruit may release juices and become soggy.
  • For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • Chilling the salad enhances the refreshing taste, making it ideal for warm-weather gatherings.

Keywords: cinnamon apple grape salad, fruit salad, healthy salad, honey cinnamon dressing, toasted nuts salad

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