Description
Apple Arugula Salad with Maple Pecans is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of fall. This delightful salad features crisp apples, peppery arugula, crunchy maple pecans, and creamy goat cheese, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ideal for any occasion—whether a casual weeknight dinner or a festive Thanksgiving feast—this salad is quick to prepare and can easily be transformed into a light main course by adding protein. With its seasonal ingredients and health benefits, it’s sure to impress your guests while satisfying your appetite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 apples, thinly sliced
- 5 oz arugula
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup figs, chopped
- ½ cup goat cheese crumbles
- 1 cup pecan halves
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼–½ teaspoon sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss pecans with maple syrup and sea salt; spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until toasted. Let cool.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, apples, figs, red onion, goat cheese, and cooled pecans.
- Just before serving, drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Serve remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg