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Simple Apple Arugula Salad Recipe

Delicious Simple Apple Arugula Salad Recipe with Goat Cheese

This Simple Apple Arugula Salad Recipe is a vibrant dish combining fresh ingredients for a delightful taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 379
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pecans
  • 1 cup pecan halves toasted
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup for pecans
  • pinch sea salt
Salad Base
  • 5 oz arugula
  • 3 apples sliced very thin
  • 1/4 cup red onion sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup figs chopped
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt to taste

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • salad bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Toss the pecans with the maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt. Arrange pecans on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for about 5-7 minutes or until toasted and darkened slightly. Remove from the oven and cool.
  2. Whisk together the balsamic dressing ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Add the arugula to a large salad bowl. Arrange the sliced apples, figs, and other ingredients on top of the greens.
  4. Just before serving, drizzle about 1/2 of the dressing over top of the salad and toss. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSodium: 92mgFiber: 5gSugar: 21g

Notes

Feel free to swap the goat cheese for feta or blue cheese for a different flavor profile. You can also add toasted walnuts or cranberries for extra crunch and sweetness, or even some grilled chicken for a protein boost.

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