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    Home » Recipes » Salad » Fall Salad

    Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

    Published: Nov 8, 2022 · Modified: Nov 20, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This easy Thanksgiving fruit salad is made with the best mix of seasonal fall fruits and ready in only 10 minutes. It can also be made in advance to save time on Thanksgiving day.

    Thanksgiving fruit salad with apples.

    Ingredients

    Here's what you'll need to make this recipe. The full recipe and ingredient list can be found at the bottom of the page.

    • Mandarin oranges
    • Pear
    • Red apple
    • Red grapes
    • Pecans
    • Cranberries
    • Honey
    • Lemon juice & zest
    • Cinnamon
    Thanksgiving fruit salad ingredients.

    Instructions

    Here's how to make this recipe in 3 simple steps:

    1. Mix the dressing: in a small bowl, stir together the honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and cinnamon (optional). 
    2. Mix the salad: add the remaining ingredients to a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing on top and stir to mix. Taste and season with more honey, lemon, or cinnamon if desired.  
    3. Serve: serve immediately or cover and store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to enjoy. You can make this recipe ahead of time and let it sit overnight. The apples and pears will start to brown after 1-2 days. The recipe will stay good for 4-5 days.

    Substitutions

    Here's some of the most popular substitutions and additions for this recipe:

    • Mandarin oranges: 1 cup of fresh clementine slices or diced naval orange can be substituted
    • Pear: I've use a Bartlett pear but you can use any type
    • Honey: swap this out for maple syrup if you prefer
    • Lemon: lime juice and zest is also delicious
    • Cinnamon: if you like the taste of cinnamon, add a sprinkle! This add warmth and festive fall flavor. A little goes a long way.
    • Pomegranate, kiwi: these 2 seasonal fruits would both make tasty additions to this recipe
    Thanksgiving fruit salad with wooden spoon.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make it ahead of time. You can make it a few hours ahead of time or overnight. After about 1-2 days the apples and pears will start to brown. The longer this recipe sits the better it will taste because the flavors marinate.

    How should I serve this fruit salad?

    This salad is best served cold. It's a tasty, fresh addition to any Thanksgiving feast! As a side dish, this recipe makes about 6 servings. Double the recipe if you need to feed a larger crowd.

    Can I use fresh oranges instead of mandarin oranges?

    Yes, you can. Swap out the mandarin oranges for 1 cup of clementine slices or a diced naval orange.

    Storage

    This recipe should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container until it's ready to serve. Any leftovers should also be stored in the fridge and will stay good for up to 4-5 days.

    Top Tip

    If you can, make this recipe ahead of time. Not only will it taste better (the flavors will marinate and strengthen) but it will save you time as you cook the rest of Thanksgiving dinner. You can make this fruit salad a few hours ahead of time or a day ahead of time.

    Similar Recipes

    Here's a few more salad ideas for your Thanksgiving table:

    • Thanksgiving Salad
    • Fall Harvest Salad
    • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
    • Or check out our full collection of fall salads here: Fall Salads
    Thanksgiving fruit salad in a white bowl.

    If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment & rating at the bottom of this page!

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    Thanksgiving fruit salad with apples.

    Thanksgiving Fruit Salad


    • Author: Megan
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 5-6 servings 1x
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    Description

    This easy Thanksgiving fruit salad is made with the best mix of seasonal fall fruits and ready in only 10 minutes. It can also be made in advance to save time on Thanksgiving day.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges
    • 1 pear, diced
    • 1 red apple, diced
    • 1 ½ cups red grapes, halved
    • ½ cup chopped pecans
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • Sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Mix the dressing: in a small bowl, stir together the honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and cinnamon (optional).
    2. Mix the salad: add the remaining ingredients to a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing on top and stir to mix. Taste and season with more honey, lemon, or cinnamon if desired.
    3. Serve: serve immediately or cover and store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to enjoy. You can make this recipe ahead of time and let it sit overnight. The apples and pears will start to brown after 1-2 days. The recipe will stay good for 4-5 days.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: Salad
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: thankgiving, salad, fruit, healthy, side dish, holiday, fall, autumn, harvest, apple, pear, pecans, cranberries, orange

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    1. Barbara

      November 21, 2022 at 10:07 pm

      This salad is delicious!!! Thank you!!

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      • Megan

        November 23, 2022 at 5:24 am

        So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

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