Halloween Fruit Salad Honey Orange Dressing (Print View)
Colorful seasonal fruits tossed in sweet honey-orange dressing with a hint of cinnamon
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
02 - 1 cup black grapes, halved
03 - 2 mandarins or clementines, peeled and segmented
04 - 1 green apple, diced
05 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
06 - 1 cup purple plums, diced
07 - 1 cup blueberries
08 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
09 - 1/2 cup cantaloupe or orange melon, balled or cubed
→ Dried Fruits
10 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
→ Honey Orange Dressing
11 - 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
12 - 2 tablespoons honey
13 - 1 teaspoon orange zest
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
15 - Pinch of ground cinnamon
# How to Make:
01 - Combine all prepared fruits in a large bowl. For Halloween flair, use small round cookie cutters to cut melons into spooky shapes or use mini Halloween-themed cutters.
02 - Whisk together the orange juice, honey, orange zest, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a separate small bowl until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and let flavors meld.
04 - Serve in a large glass bowl or individual cups. Garnish with extra pomegranate seeds or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The dressing strikes that perfect balance between sweet and bright, making even picky eaters reach for seconds
- It comes together in under twenty minutes but looks like you put way more thought into it
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- The fruit will release some juice as it sits, creating a delicious pooled dressing at the bottom of the bowl that people will actually fight over
- Apples and pears can brown slightly, but the citrus in the dressing keeps this minimal and honestly, it just adds to the rustic autumn vibe
03 -
- Room temperature fruit absorbs dressing better than cold fruit straight from the refrigerator
- If you are serving this outside on a warm day, keep the dressing separate and toss right before serving to prevent everything from getting too soft