Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans
Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans is a vibrant and delicious dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. Featuring crisp apples, peppery arugula, and sweet maple pecans, this salad is both visually appealing and packed with flavor. It’s quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or paired with grilled chicken for a heartier meal, this salad is sure to impress with its delightful mix of textures and tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 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 crumbled goat cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (for coating)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4–1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Toss pecans with maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 5-7 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, sliced apples, chopped figs, red onion slices, crumbled goat cheese (or alternative), and cooled pecans. Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg