Macadamia Free Gluten Free Apple Pear Fruit Salad
Fresh, crisp apples and ripe pears are the stars here, dressed in a simple honey-lemon vinaigrette with a warm hint of cinnamon. The combination of sweet Honeycrisp or Fuji apples alongside buttery Bartlett or Bosc pears creates a balance of textures and flavors that feels effortlessly elegant. A handful of fresh mint scattered on top adds a bright, cooling finish that takes the whole bowl to another level. Nut-heavy fruit salads are everywhere, but this one keeps things beautifully clean — every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify at a glance. The honey-cinnamon dressing comes together in seconds with just a quick whisk, making this one of those recipes that looks impressive but demands almost no effort. It's the kind of dish that works just as well at a weekend brunch as it does alongside a weeknight dinner. Serve it immediately after tossing so the fruit stays crisp and the colors stay vibrant.
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4 servings
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 2 medium ripe pears (such as bartlett or bosc), cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and ground cinnamon until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 2
Core and thinly slice the apples and pears, then add them to a large mixing bowl.
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