Description
A delightful mix of arugula, apples, and maple pecans, this salad is a perfect balance of sweetness, crunch, and peppery kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
- 1 cup maple pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients. Wash and dry the arugula thoroughly.
- Next, slice the apples into thin wedges or rounds, leaving the skin on for nutrients.
- In a skillet over medium heat, gently toast your maple pecans for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, sliced apples, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and plate it up.
- Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan option, omit the cheese and use a plant-based substitute. Keep the dressing separate if storing leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg