Half-and-Half Fruit Salad

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A refreshing mix of equal weights of apples and pears, tossed in citrus-honey dressing with fresh mint. This salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs apples, pears, orange juice into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 2 International cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dice 1 cup apples and 1 cup pears into 1/2-inch cubes and combine in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon chopped mint until well mixed.
  3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Step 4: Chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

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