Description
This Apple Arugula Salad combines the crisp sweetness of apples with the peppery flavor of baby arugula, topped with roasted pecans and creamy goat cheese for a refreshing and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- Fuji apples
- Gala apples
- Honeycrisp apples
- baby arugula
- red onion
- dried figs
- goat cheese crumbles
- raw pecan halves
- pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the pecan halves with maple syrup until they are well-coated.
- Spread the pecans out on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden, stirring halfway through.
- While the pecans are roasting, slice the apples and red onion thinly.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the baby arugula, sliced apples, thinly sliced red onion, and dried figs.
- Once the pecans are done, allow them to cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
- Top the salad with goat cheese crumbles and gently toss everything together.
- Drizzle with additional maple syrup if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to swap out the nuts or cheese based on your preferences or dietary needs. The salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
Keywords: Apple Arugula Salad, arugula salad, apple salad, healthy salad, goat cheese salad