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Apple arugula salad with crisp apple slices, maple-roasted pecans, red onion, and fresh greens.
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Apple Arugula Salad

This Apple Arugula Salad is a fresh and delicious salad made with crisp apples, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and sweet dried figs. Crunchy maple-roasted pecans add amazing flavor, while a homemade balsamic dressing brings everything together. This easy apple arugula salad is ready in just 20 minutes and makes a perfect side dish for dinner, holidays, or any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Arugula Salad, Apple Salad With Goat Cheese, Arugula Apple Salad, Arugula Salad With Pecans, Fall Apple Salad, Maple Balsamic Dressing
Cooking Method: No-Cook (Salad Assembly), Oven
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 443kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

  • 3 apples thinly sliced
  • 5 oz baby arugula
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried figs chopped
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup for pecans
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt for pecans
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp maple syrup for dressing
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt to 1/2 tsp, for dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the pecans in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt. Stir until the pecans are evenly coated.
  • Spread the pecans on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons of maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, black pepper, and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt in a small bowl. Whisk until well mixed.
  • Put the baby arugula into a large salad bowl.
  • Add the sliced apples, red onion, chopped dried figs, and crumbled goat cheese.
  • Sprinkle the cooled maple pecans over the salad.
  • Pour about half of the balsamic dressing over the salad right before serving. Gently toss everything together until combined, then serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • Slice the apples right before assembling the salad to prevent browning.
  • Start with half of the dressing and add more if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 818IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg