Description
Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. This salad combines crisp apple slices, peppery arugula, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy roasted maple pecans, all tied together with a rich balsamic dressing. It’s an excellent choice for a quick weeknight meal or as a stunning side dish for holiday gatherings. Not only does it take just 20 minutes to prepare, but it’s also versatile enough to serve as a light main course when paired with grilled chicken or shrimp. Enjoy the delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 thinly sliced apples
- 5 oz arugula
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped figs
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (for pecans)
- 1/2 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (for dressing)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (for dressing)
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (for dressing)
- 1/2 tsp pepper (for dressing)
- 1 garlic clove (minced, for dressing)
- 1/4–1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste, for dressing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Toss pecans with maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt; spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast pecans for 5-7 minutes until toasted; let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, layer arugula, apples, figs, goat cheese, and cooled pecans.
- Drizzle half the dressing over the salad; toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg