Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans
Experience the delightful blend of flavors in this Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans. This vibrant dish features crispy maple-glazed pecans, fresh thinly sliced apples, peppery arugula, and creamy goat cheese, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for any occasion, whether as a light lunch, an impressive side dish at dinner parties, or a nutritious meal prep option, this salad captures the essence of fall in just 20 minutes. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch and a burst of sweetness that will leave your taste buds dancing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (for nuts)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Toss pecans with maple syrup and salt; spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes until toasted.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and salt for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, layer arugula, apples, figs, red onion, toasted pecans, and goat cheese.
- Drizzle half the dressing over the salad; toss gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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