Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans
Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of fall. This delightful salad features crisp apple slices, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy roasted maple pecans, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for any occasion, it can be served as a light lunch or as an elegant side at dinner parties. With its quick preparation time of just 20 minutes, this salad is an excellent choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Enjoy the fresh, seasonal ingredients that make this dish not only nutritious but also irresistibly delicious.
- 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 goat cheese crumbles
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (for pecans)
- 1/2 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- Balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Toss pecans with maple syrup and sea salt; spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes until toasted.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In a large salad bowl, layer arugula followed by apples, figs, red onions, and goat cheese. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg