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    You are here: Home / Salads / Refreshing Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

    Refreshing Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

    Published: Nov 11, 2021 · Modified: Dec 5, 2021 by Kaylie This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Cut up fruit layered inside a bowl.
    Fruit salad in a bowl.

    This is a refreshing and colorful fruit salad to add to your Thanksgiving feast. Made with seasonal fresh fruit and tossed in a light citrus honey dressing, it’s the perfect side dish or dessert to clean your palate after a savory Thanksgiving meal.  It’s bound to be a holiday favorite!

    Fruit salad in a bowl.

    I love Thanksgiving, a time of celebrating harvest and the blessings for the year, not to mention all the amazing food we share together as family and friends. With all the delicious hearty entrees on Thanksgiving, this beautiful and light rainbow fruit cocktail salad brings a welcomed bit of freshness to the table.  It’s easy to assemble and makes for a beautiful centerpiece!

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    • More holiday recipes to enjoy
    • Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

    Ingredients & Notes

    I’m using fresh seasonal, Fall fruit for this salad.

    Clementine oranges – Cuties are a favorite in our house during this time of the year. They’re quick and easy to peel, and so juicy and sweet. 

    Apples – Fall varieties such as honey crisp, Gala and red golden are all great. 

    Golden Kiwi – These are my favorite kiwi. If you can get these, they have a wonderful floral, sweet and tropical taste. Green kiwi work nicely as well. 

    Pomegranate – The sweet and tart arils add a juicy vibrance to the salad.

    Pear – Bartlett and Anjou works well for fruit salad as they are firm. Use pears that are not overly ripe, you don’t want pears that are too soft.

    lemon honey fruit salad ingredients.

    Lemon – The juice is added to the dressing to enhance the fruit flavors and also to prevent them from browning. 

    Honey – Adds a hint of sweetness and helps meld the flavors together. 

    Instructions

    Dressing for fruit salad in bowl.

    Make the salad dressing by combining the honey and lemon then whisk it together. 

    Cut fruit layered in a bowl.

    Wash and cut the fruit into bite size pieces.

    Fruit salad in a bowl.

    Mix it gently together and drizzle the dressing over the fruit evenly. Let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes.

    Pro Tips

    • For a nice presentation, cut the kiwi last and add them at the top to prevent them from crushing, then add the pomegranate as a garnish to prevent bleeding onto the other fruit. 
    • You can make this salad in advance, chop the fruit and keep them in separate containers, when ready to serve, assemble it and add the dressing.  
    • Letting the dressing sit will help the fruit marinate and combine the delicious fruit flavors. 
    • Add other Fall fruit like figs, grapes and persimmons for a colorful variety to your salad.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long does fruit salad last in the fridge?

    The salad keeps well overnight in an airtight container.

    Does lemon juice keep fruit salad fresh?

    Yes. it prevents the fruit from turning brown. 

    What stops fruit salad from going brown?

    Coating the fruit with acidic juices such as lemon, orange and lime will help to delay the browning. 

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    Cut up fruit mixed in a bowl.

    Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

    Kaylie
    A refreshing and colorful fruit salad to add to your Thanksgiving day feast. Made with seasonal fresh fall fruit like mandarin oranges, pears and apples and tossed in a light citrus honey dressing. It’s the perfect side dish or dessert to clean your palate after a savory Thanksgiving meal.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Chill time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 156 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the fruit salad

    • 4 clementine oranges, peeled and separated Cuties or Halos
    • 2 pears, cut into bite size pieces
    • 2 apples, cut into bite size pieces
    • 1 cup pomegranate arils
    • 2 kiwis, cut into bite size pieces

    For the dressing

    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice and honey together. Set aside.
    • Add all the cut fruit except the kiwi into a large serving bowl.
    • Pour the dressing over the fruit and with a large spoon gently combine together.
    • Cover and let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
    • Add the kiwi on top of the salad right before serving.

    Notes

    *Nutritional facts are only an estimate. Accuracy for nutritional information on any recipes on this site is not guaranteed. 
    • For a nice presentation, cut the kiwi last and add them at the top to prevent them from crushing, then add the pomegranate as a garnish to prevent bleeding onto the other fruit. 
    • You can make this salad in advance, chop the fruit and keep them in separate containers, when ready to serve, assemble it and add the dressing.  
    • Use seasonal fall fruit like honey crisp, gala and red golden apples and firm Bartlett or Anjou pears.
    • Lemon juice is added to the dressing to enhance the fruit flavors and also to prevent them from browning.
    • The salad with dressing keeps well overnight in an airtight container. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6peopleCalories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 6gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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