Fall Fruit Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
24%
Fall Fruit Salad
45 min.
12
171kcal

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As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, there's no better way to celebrate the flavors of fall than with a vibrant and refreshing Fall Fruit Salad. This delightful dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy addition to your table, perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a cozy gathering or simply looking for a nutritious snack, this salad is sure to impress.

Imagine the sweet and juicy Fuyu persimmons, ruby grapefruit, and Asian pears coming together in a colorful medley, each bite bursting with flavor. The addition of pomegranate seeds adds a delightful crunch and a pop of color, while toasted pine nuts provide a nutty richness that elevates the dish. Drizzled with a zesty grapefruit-lime dressing, this salad is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy notes that will tantalize your taste buds.

Not only is this Fall Fruit Salad vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also boasts a low-calorie count, making it a guilt-free indulgence. With just 45 minutes of preparation time, you can create a stunning side dish, antipasti, or starter that will leave your guests raving. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy the essence of fall in every delicious bite!

Ingredients

  • cups frisée rinsed
  •  firm-ripe fuyu persimmons ()
  •  ruby grapefruit (1 lb. each)
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  •  asian pears ()
  •  to 4 tablespooons pine nuts 
  • 1.5 cups pomegranate seeds 
  • tablespoons rice vinegar 
  • 12 servings salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife

Directions

  1. Cook pine nuts in a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over medium heat, shaking pan often to stir nuts until pale gold, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Pour from pan.
  3. With a knife, cut peel and membrane from grapefruit. Holding fruit over a bowl, cut between segments and inner membrane to release fruit into bowl. Squeeze juice from membrane into bowl; discard membrane.
  4. Rinse Fuyu persimmons, trim off and discard stem ends, then slice fruit crosswise into thin rounds.
  5. Rinse Asian pears and discard stems.
  6. Cut fruit crosswise into thin rounds through center seeds. Coat pear slices with grapefruit juice.
  7. In a small bowl, mix 6 tablespoons grapefruit juice (reserve remainder for other uses) with lime juice, rice vinegar, and honey.
  8. Line a salad bowl or salad plates with frisee. Arrange Fuyu persimmons, Asian pears, and grapefruit on frise.
  9. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pine nuts, then moisten with the grapefruit-lime dressing.
  10. Add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories171kcal
Protein4.05%
Fat3.79%
Carbs92.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.42
Glycemic Load
17.7
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.387826007345%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.61mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
1.13mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.97mg
Naringenin
27.88mg
Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.86mg
Isorhamnetin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.42mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.65mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:170.63kcal
8.53%
Fat:0.79g
1.22%
Saturated Fat:0.07g
0.44%
Carbohydrates:43.49g
14.5%
Net Carbohydrates:39.67g
14.43%
Sugar:17.63g
19.59%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:203.36mg
8.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.91g
3.83%
Vitamin C:73.24mg
88.77%
Vitamin K:54.4µg
51.81%
Vitamin A:1945.38IU
38.91%
Fiber:3.82g
15.29%
Potassium:455.24mg
13.01%
Folate:40.24µg
10.06%
Iron:1.78mg
9.9%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.77%
Copper:0.14mg
7.03%
Calcium:57.38mg
5.74%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.23%
Phosphorus:51.3mg
5.13%
Magnesium:18.46mg
4.62%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.57%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.52%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.43%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.88%
Vitamin B3:0.39mg
1.96%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.76%
Source:My Recipes