Description
Apple Arugula Salad is a refreshing blend of peppery arugula and sweet, crisp apples, topped with crunchy nuts and creamy feta. This vibrant salad can be made in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch or an elegant side dish at dinner. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt the flavors to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash arugula under cold water and pat dry.
- Thinly slice the Honeycrisp apple.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts or pecans for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, apple slices, toasted nuts, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad; start with a small amount to taste.
- Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately on plates or bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg