Description

A vibrant and creamy Thanksgiving Fruit Salad featuring a mix of fresh and dried fruits tossed in a lightly spiced vanilla Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect as a refreshing and colorful side dish to complement your holiday meal.

Ingredients

Fruits and Nuts

2 apples (chopped, skin on)
2 pears (chopped, skin on)
1 cup red grapes (halved)
1 cup green grapes (halved)
1 cup fresh pineapple (cubed)
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Creamy Dressing

½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg

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Instructions

Prepare the fruit: In a large mixing bowl, toss the chopped apples and pears with lemon juice to prevent browning and maintain freshness.
Add remaining ingredients: Add the halved red and green grapes, cubed pineapple, dried cranberries, and toasted chopped pecans or walnuts to the bowl with the apples and pears.
Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vanilla Greek yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), ground cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Toss salad with dressing: Pour the creamy dressing over the mixed fruit and nuts, gently tossing to coat all ingredients evenly without crushing the fruit.
Chill and serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with extra nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

For a lighter variation, use plain Greek yogurt and omit the sweetener.
Add mandarins, pomegranate seeds, or chopped persimmons for more color and flavor diversity.
This fruit salad pairs beautifully with savory Thanksgiving dishes, providing a refreshing contrast.