10 minute Thanksgiving fruit salad is a quick and easy side dish that is super kid friendly and healthy! Full of in season fall fruits, this light and refreshing bowl is so easy yet feels gourmet! Easy to make homemade with apples and other fall fruits.
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Thanksgiving can be full of hearty and filling side dishes and main courses like turkey breast, corn casserole and mashed potatoes. A light and fresh Thanksgiving fruit salad is a great way to round out your Thanksgiving dinner menu.
If you need a recipe with pictures, this Thanksgiving fruit salad will lay out everything you need so you can get it done in less than 10 minutes! The fruits we used for our Thanksgiving fruit salad are just a few ideas to get you making a delicious bowl your whole family will love!
Why This Recipe Works
- Kid friendly and healthy choice for your fall parties and holiday meals.
- Quick and easy to throw together in about 10 minutes. The best quick dish for Thanksgiving dinner.
- Naturally vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and healthy!
- Simple gourmet fruit salad is a fresh and light addition to your Thanksgiving Day menu.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Fall seasonal fruits: Fruits like apples, mandarin oranges (canned or fresh work), grapes, pomegranates or cranberries and kiwi.
- Nuts: Toasted pecans, cashews, almonds, or walnuts taste fabulous in this salad.
- Dressing ingredients: Although optional, a light drizzle of champagne vinegar and lime juice along with some sea salt and mint leaves give this salad an added layer of freshness. You could also gently mix in some vanilla Greek yogurt or a drizzle of honey for a more creamy, sweet version.
How to Make This Recipe
This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cook time and temperatures.
- Clean all fruit and chop into bite sized pieces as necessary and add to a large bowl.
- Toss gently with or without dressing ingredients as desired.
Expert Tips & Things to Know
- To avoid browning mix fruit with some lemon juice.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Make Ahead: May be made ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day prior. Transfer fruit to a serving bowl using a slotted spoon to avoid getting too much liquid. Also, if using a dressing, wait until serving to dress the salad.
FAQs
Fruit such as apple, pomegranate, cranberry, fig, grape and pear are all popular Thanksgiving fruits. Any of these will work well in this salad.
A squeeze of lemon juice will help to keep the fruit from turning brown.
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Thanksgiving Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples chopped
- 1 cup grapes halved
- ⅓ cup pomegranate arils
- 2 medium kiwi sliced and halved
- ⅓ cup pecans toasted and chopped
- 1 cup mandarin oranges fresh or canned
Optional Dressing Ingredients
- mint
- 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar more to taste
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Clean all fruit and chop into bite sized pieces as necessary and add to a large bowl.
- Toss gently with or without dressing ingredients as desired.
Notes
- To avoid browning mix fruit with some lemon juice.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Make Ahead: May be made ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day prior. Transfer fruit to a serving bowl using a slotted spoon to avoid getting too much liquid. Also, if using a dressing, wait until serving to dress the salad.
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