Description
Experience the delightful blend of flavors in this Apple Arugula Salad with Maple Pecans, a perfect addition to your fall dining. This vibrant salad features crisp apples, peppery arugula, and sweet maple pecans, all topped with creamy goat cheese and a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s an easy dish to prepare in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a light meal at home. Each bite delivers a satisfying mix of textures and tastes that celebrate the season’s best ingredients. Whether served as a side or paired with protein for a main course, this salad is sure to impress.
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
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼–½ teaspoon sea salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat 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.
- In a jar, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula with sliced apples, figs, red onion, goat cheese crumbles, and cooled pecans.
- Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and gently toss before serving; offer remaining dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg