Can I use frozen fruit in this salad?

You can, but with caution—thawed fruit tends to get mushy. If you must, try partially frozen berries or peaches as add-ins, but stick with fresh for the apples and pears. Speaking from experience, no one wants a soggy fruit salad!

How do I keep the apples from turning brown?

The lemon juice in the dressing is your best friend here! It acts like a shield against browning. For meal prep, toss the apples in 1 tsp lemon juice before adding other ingredients—mine stay pretty for 2 days this way.

Is this salad keto-friendly?

Almost! Swap the honey for monk fruit syrup or skip sweeteners entirely—the pears add natural sweetness. Top with whipped cream for a keto dessert twist (my secret midnight snack!)

Can I make this salad ahead for meal planning?

Absolutely! It actually gets better after 4-6 hours as flavors mingle. Store in glass jars—they keep everything crisp. Just hold any nuts or granola toppings until serving for maximum crunch.

What if I can’t find pomegranates?

No stress! Dried cranberries or fresh raspberries make great stand-ins. Though I’ll admit—watching kids discover pomegranate “jewels” is half the fun, so grab them when you see ‘em!

Delicious Fall Fruit Salad in Just 15 Minutes

Name: Fall Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 apples, diced; 2 pears, diced; 1 pomegranate, seeds removed; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Fall Fruit Salad

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A harvest-inspired fruit salad with apples, pears, pomegranate, and a spiced dressing. Perfect for make-ahead bowls and kid-friendly swaps.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 apples, diced
2 pears, diced
1 pomegranate, seeds removed
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Combine diced apples, pears, and pomegranate seeds in a bowl.
In a small bowl, mix honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss gently.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Swap honey for maple syrup if preferred.
Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 120
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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