
Salads are not just for summer time!
This fall fruit salad is full of fresh flavors and a perfect way to incorporate fruit into your daily diet. It is also gluten free!
I like this salad because since it is made with a Greek yogurt dressing you are getting a good source of protein and calcium in as well.
I added the pecans for an additional crunch but also because they contain a trace mineral – Copper – which is used by the body for energy and nervous system function.
Often times when the weather gets cooler, we easily forget about eating fruits because they seem like a perfect snack when it is hot outside.

This salad helps us sneak in those seasonal fruits during the Fall & Winter months!
This salad is totally customizable but I included a variety of seasonal fruits like pears, Granny Smith apples, blood oranges and pomegranate arils!
Apples : I recommend Granny smith, Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, Fuji, Gala, Northern Spy
Pomegranate arils: Pro tip: Buy the pomegranate seeds so you don’t have to deal with the hassle of getting the seeds out yourself!
Pears : Green Anjou, Bartlett, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, or seckel.
Oranges : Blood oranges are a great seasonal citrus to use. Or you can use mandarine oranges, naval oranges, or tangerines.
Kiwi : a great source of potassium and vitamin C.
Pecans : Optional but adds a nice crunch!

For the dressing:
- Greek yogurt
- Lemon Juice and Zest
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon & Nutmeg
How to make a fall fruit salad
First make the dressing : Combine yogurt, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, honey and spices in a small bowl and set side.
In a large bowl, gently toss together the cut up fruit slices.
If preparing salad ahead of time, be sure to squeeze a little extra lemon juice on the fruit so it does not turn brown.
Also – top with dressing only right before serving fruit salad. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon and pecans before serving.

Other fruit recipes you will love:
Cinnamon & Walnut Stuffed Pears
No Sugar Added Homemade Applesauce
Chocolate Dipped Kiwi
Blood Orange Margarita
Cranberry Orange Breakfast Bread
Persimmon Cookies
Fall Salad + Mac and Cheese

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Fruit Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Equipment
- knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 3 red or green pears, sliced
- 4 Pink Lady or Honey Crisp apples, diced
- 4 Granny Smith apples, diced
- 4 blood oranges or naval oranges
- 4 kiwi, quartered
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, chopped (optional)
For the Greek yogurt dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, honey and spices in a small bowl and set side.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together the cut up fruit slices. If preparing salad ahead of time, be sure to squeeze a little extra lemon juice on the fruit so it does not turn brown. Also - top with dressing only right before serving fruit salad. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon and pecans before serving too! YUM! Enjoy!