Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans
Looking for a fresh and vibrant dish that embodies the flavors of fall? The Apple Arugula Salad with Maple Pecans is your answer! This salad is a delightful mix of crunchy arugula, sweet apples, and crispy maple-coated pecans, all drizzled with a zesty balsamic dressing. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Its versatility allows you to easily adapt it to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. Add grilled chicken for extra protein, or swap goat cheese for a plant-based option to make it vegan-friendly. Each bite bursts with flavor and texture, making it a wholesome addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 thinly sliced apples
- 5 oz arugula
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped figs
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (for dressing)
- 2 tsp maple syrup (for coating pecans)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss pecans with maple syrup and sea salt; spread on a baking sheet and roast for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt.
- In a large salad bowl, layer arugula, apple slices, figs, roasted pecans. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg