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Served Apple Arugula Salad with Maple Pecans

Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans

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This Apple Arugula Salad with Maple Pecans is fresh, crunchy, and sweet with just the right amount of tang. It’s a quick fall salad perfect for holidays or any weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 cups fresh arugula

2 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady), thinly sliced

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup maple-glazed pecans

For Maple Pecans:

1 cup pecan halves

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp olive oil

Pinch of cinnamon

Salt to taste

For Vinaigrette:

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp maple syrup

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix pecans, maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 10–12 minutes.

2. Whisk vinaigrette ingredients in a small jar or bowl until combined.

3. In a large bowl, toss arugula with a bit of dressing.

4. Add apple slices, cranberries, goat cheese, and cooled maple pecans.

5. Drizzle more vinaigrette over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

To avoid browning, toss apple slices in lemon juice if prepping ahead.

Try substituting goat cheese with feta or blue cheese for variation.

  • Author: Chef Saly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Tossed
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg