Description
A vibrant salad featuring peppery arugula, sweet apples, and crispy maple pecans, making it perfect for a fall feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups arugula
- 2 apples (Fuji or Granny Smith), sliced
- 1 cup maple pecans
- 1/2 cup feta or goat cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash the arugula and dry thoroughly.
- Core and slice the apples into thin wedges.
- Prepare maple pecans by tossing raw pecans in a pan with maple syrup over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, apple slices, maple pecans, and cheese if using.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
- Plate and serve immediately.
Notes
For added protein, try grilled chicken or chickpeas. Use lemon juice on apple slices to prevent browning if preparing in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg