Description
This vibrant Thanksgiving Fruit Salad is a refreshing and colorful side dish that balances the rich flavors of a holiday meal. With juicy citrus, sweet apple, tropical kiwi, pomegranate jewels, and crunchy candied pecans, it’s festive, nutritious, and incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
2 large oranges
2 apples
4 kiwi fruits
1 cup pomegranate seeds
¾ cup candied pecans
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and peel the oranges and kiwi. Core and cube the apples.
2. Remove pomegranate seeds or use prepackaged arils.
3. Cut all fruit into evenly sized, bite-sized pieces.
4. Place all fruit in a large glass bowl.
5. Gently toss the fruit with a spatula to combine.
6. Add candied pecans just before serving to retain their crunch.
7. Optional: drizzle with lemon juice and honey for extra flavor.
8. Chill for 30 minutes if serving cold.
Notes
Cut apples last and toss in lemon juice to prevent browning.
Use a glass bowl to showcase the salad’s vibrant colors.
Add pecans just before serving to keep their texture crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fruit salad, Thanksgiving, healthy, side dish