Description
Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans is a vibrant dish that beautifully captures the essence of fall. This delightful salad features a mix of crisp apples, peppery arugula, and crunchy roasted maple pecans, all harmoniously drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for gatherings or as a light meal, it showcases seasonal ingredients while delivering an explosion of flavors and textures 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 goat cheese crumbles
- 1 cup pecan halves
- For the dressing: olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss pecans with maple syrup and sea salt; spread on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until toasted. Allow to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, layer arugula with apples, figs, red onion, cooled pecans, and goat cheese. Drizzle half the dressing over the top and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg