Fall is a season of bounty, with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables at their peak. This Five-Spice Fall Fruit Salad celebrates the flavors of the season with a combination of crisp apples, pears, and grapes, juicy oranges and pomegranate arils, all tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing made with five-spice powder, honey, and lemon juice. The salad is a beautiful and delicious way to enjoy the bounty of the fall harvest. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish or snack.
This article includes three variations of the Five-Spice Fall Fruit Salad:
* **Classic Five-Spice Fall Fruit Salad:** This is the basic recipe, with apples, pears, grapes, oranges, and pomegranate arils.
* **Tropical Five-Spice Fall Fruit Salad:** This variation adds pineapple, mango, and papaya to the mix.
* **Autumn Harvest Five-Spice Fall Fruit Salad:** This variation includes roasted butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts.
Each variation of the Five-Spice Fall Fruit Salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of the season. The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish, a healthy snack, or a festive dish to serve at your next gathering, this Five-Spice Fall Fruit Salad is sure to please.
SPICED FRUIT SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup each sliced dried apricots and dried cherries, 3 strips lemon zest, the juice of 1 lemon, a spoonful of sugar, 1 cinnamon stick and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds. Toss with 2 segmented oranges, 2 sliced pears and a dash of vanilla; let sit at least 30 minutes. Serve with yogurt.
- Serves: 4 (does not include yogurt); Calories: 181; Total Fat: 0.5 gram; Saturated Fat: 0 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 46 grams; Sugar: 35 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 3 milligrams
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calorie, Fat 0.5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 35 grams
FALL 5-SPICE SOUP
I am a soup fanatic, and found that Chinese 5-spice, made up of anise, fennel, cloves, cinnamon, and white or Szechwan pepper was a great way to jazz-up common fall vegetables.
Provided by soupysales
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour vegetable broth into a pot and bring to a boil.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and celery in hot oil until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add Chinese 5-spice powder to onion mixture, stir to coat, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Mix sweet potatoes, apples, salt, and onion mixture into broth; cook until sweet potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool soup for at least 5 minutes.
- Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1704.7 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
FALL HARVEST FRUIT SALAD
This salad is a delicious way to enjoy the best of the fall fruit harvest.
Provided by Amanda W
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Coat pears and apples in lemon juice.
- Mix dried cranberries, walnuts, granola, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Toss pears and apples into the mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 28.2 g
FIVE-FRUIT SALAD
From Huntsville, Ohio, Sharron Botts relates, "I attended a brunch one summer, and when I saw this fruit salad, I had to make it. I later took it to a class reunion, and everyone loved it." TIP: "It looks most impressive when served in a clear glass bowl," says Sharron.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ORANGE FRUIT SALAD WITH FIVE-SPICE POWDER
Made from cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise, Chinese five-spice powder brings a sweet-and-spicy depth to this sunny salad that teams tropical fruit with peaches, oranges, and golden raspberries.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice one pineapple half. Arrange all sliced fruits on a platter. Chop remaining pineapple half and half of remaining orange; scatter around platter with raspberries. Top with passionfruit seeds.
- Squeeze juice from remaining orange half over fruit; sprinkle with five-spice powder and salt. Serve immediately, or wrap in plastic and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal fruit. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Choose a variety of fruits with different colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spice combinations. The five-spice powder in this recipe is a great starting point, but you can also try using other spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom.
- Make the salad ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Both ways are delicious.
Conclusion:
This five-spice fall fruit salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the bounty of the season. It's perfect for a light lunch or snack, and it also makes a great side dish for a holiday meal. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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