Apple Arugula Salad
Take a bite of fresh, crisp goodness with this Apple Arugula Salad—packed with sweet apples, crunchy pecans, tangy feta, and a drizzle of balsamic perfection!
Ingredients
- 3 apples sliced very thin
- 5 oz arugula
- 1/4 cup red onion sliced thin
- 1/2 cup figs chopped
- 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Toss the pecans with maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt. Spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until toasted. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
- Whisk together the balsamic dressing ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large salad bowl, add the arugula. Arrange the sliced apples, figs, and other ingredients on top of the greens. Just before serving, drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Notes:
- Nutrition is calculated with half of the dressing used in the recipe. Adjust according to your preference.
- For crisp apples, add them to the salad right before serving. If making ahead, soak the apples in salt water to prevent browning.
- Make the salad within an hour of serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Nutrition is calculated with half of the dressing used in the recipe. Adjust according to your preference.
- For crisp apples, add them to the salad right before serving. If making ahead, soak the apples in salt water to prevent browning.
- Make the salad within an hour of serving for the best texture and flavor.