Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans
Looking for a delightful and vibrant dish that embodies the flavors of fall? This Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans is your answer! With its refreshing combination of crisp apples, peppery arugula, and sweet roasted maple pecans, this salad is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. In just 20 minutes, you can create a dish that not only pleases the palate but also adds a splash of color to your table. Whether served as a side or topped with grilled chicken for a complete meal, this salad is versatile and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 apples, thinly sliced
- 5 oz arugula
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup figs, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese or plant-based cheese (as goat cheese alternative)
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (for pecans)
- 2 tsp maple syrup (for dressing)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4–1/2 tsp sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss pecans with maple syrup and sea salt, spread on a baking sheet, and toast for 5-7 minutes until lightly darkened.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, pepper, and sea salt to taste.
- In a large bowl, layer arugula, sliced apples, figs, red onion, cheese crumbles, and toasted pecans. Drizzle half the dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (~200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg