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Cinnamon Apple Grape Salad Recipe

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A fresh, crisp Cinnamon Apple Grape Salad combining sweet apples and juicy grapes with toasted nuts and a warm cinnamon-honey dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a light snack or a refreshing side dish, packed with natural sweetness and a subtle zing from lemon juice.

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 and allow to cool before roughly chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Prepare Fruit: Wash the apples and grapes thoroughly. Dice the apples into bite-sized chunks, leaving the skin on to retain nutrition and add vibrant 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 well combined. If the honey is too thick to drizzle easily, warm it for 10-15 seconds in the microwave to loosen it.
  4. Combine Everything: Pour the cinnamon-honey dressing over the fruit mixture and add the toasted, chopped nuts. Gently toss all ingredients together until the fruit is evenly coated with the dressing and the nuts are spread throughout.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest, crispiest 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 for an appealing presentation.

Notes

  • For extra crunch and flavor, you can substitute walnuts for pecans or vice versa.
  • To keep apples from browning longer, toss them immediately in lemon juice after dicing.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be kept chilled for a couple of hours before serving.
  • Warming honey slightly makes it easier to mix and coat the fruit evenly.

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

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