Fall Fruit Salad with Yogurt
This Fall Fruit Salad with Yogurt Dressing has your favorite fall and winter fruits like crisp apples, pears, persimmons, and seasonal citrus - tossed in a delicious maple Greek yogurt dressing with chia seeds for a nutritional boost.
Servings 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples approximately 2 cups
- 2 Anjou pears approximately 2 cups
- 2 Fuyu persimmons approximately 2 cups
- 2 oranges approximately 2 cups
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add diced apples, pears, persimmons, and oranges. Drizzle lemon juice to keep them from browning.
- In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, maple syrup, and chia seeds until combined.
- Pour yogurt dressing over the chopped fruit and toss to combine well.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days. The chia seeds will expand over time and absorb the excess moisture released from the fruit.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days to keep the fruit crisp.
Helpful Tips:
- Prevent browning - Don't forget to drizzle some lemon juice over the apples and pears, especially to slow oxidation. If browning occurs later, gently toss the salad to redistribute the dressing.
- Dressing too thick? Chia seeds absorb liquid over time, thickening the yogurt dressing naturally. If it becomes too stiff, stir in a small spoonful of yogurt to loosen it before serving.
- Drain the juices. If the salad releases excess liquid, drain a little before tossing with the yogurt dressing to keep it from becoming too watery.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg