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fruit salad recipe for thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

This Fruit Salad Recipe for Thanksgiving Dinner is a colorful mix of fresh fruits combined with a honey-orange dressing, perfect for your holiday table. Enjoy the blend of sweet and tart that makes this dish a refreshing addition!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 204
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 kiwis (peeled, halved, and thinly sliced)
  • 1 D'anjou or Bartlett pear (cored and chopped)
  • 1 Honeycrisp or Gala apple (cored and chopped)
  • 1 can mandarin oranges (15 ounces, drained)
  • 1 1/2 cups red grapes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
  2. Add in the sliced kiwi, chopped pear, chopped apple, drained mandarin oranges, halved red grapes, dried cranberries, and pecan halves.
  3. Gently toss the ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

Notes

Nutrition Information Source: Data from USDA FoodData Central, estimated where needed Values are approximate and may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.