Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans
Looking for a vibrant, nutritious dish that encapsulates the essence of fall? This Apple Arugula Salad with Maple Pecans is the perfect choice! With its delightful combination of crisp apples, peppery arugula, and sweet maple-glazed pecans, this salad offers a satisfying crunch and an explosion of flavor in every bite. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it comes together in just 20 minutes. Whether served as a light lunch or a side to roasted chicken, this salad is sure to impress with its fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation. Not to mention, the maple pecans add a touch of sweetness that’s simply irresistible!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 crisp apples (sliced thin)
- 5 oz arugula
- 1/4 cup red onion (sliced thin)
- 1/2 cup figs (chopped)
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 tsp maple syrup (2 for glaze, 2 for dressing)
- 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 (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Toss pecans with maple syrup and sea salt; spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until toasted.
- While pecans cool, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, pepper, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt in a bowl.
- In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, sliced apples, chopped figs, red onion, crumbled goat cheese (if using), and roasted pecans. Drizzle with half the dressing and toss gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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