Pecan Free Grape and Apple Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing
Fresh fruit salads sound simple until you realize how many packaged versions sneak in candied toppings or mixed nut blends that can make them off-limits for anyone avoiding tree nuts like pecans. This one keeps things beautifully clean — just crisp grapes, juicy apple slices, and a handful of fresh mint, all tossed in a bright honey-ginger dressing you whisk together yourself. The combination of red and green grapes with Honeycrisp or Fuji apple brings a natural sweetness and satisfying crunch that needs zero embellishment. Ceylon cinnamon and freshly grated ginger give the dressing a warm, slightly exotic edge that makes the whole bowl feel far more special than the ingredient list suggests. A squeeze of lemon keeps the apples from browning and adds just enough tartness to balance the honey. It comes together in minutes and can chill in the fridge for up to an hour, making it an easy make-ahead option for brunches, potlucks, or a light dessert that everyone at the table can actually enjoy.
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4 servings
- 2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
- 2 cups green seedless grapes, halved
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, grated ginger, and ground Ceylon cinnamon until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
- 2
Add the halved red and green grapes and sliced apples to a large mixing bowl.
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