Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans
If you’re on the hunt for a fresh and vibrant salad that captures the essence of autumn, look no further than this delightful Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans. This dish features a harmonious blend of sweet apples, peppery arugula, and crunchy maple pecans, making it the perfect go-to recipe for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Not only is it a feast for the eyes with its bright colors, but it’s also incredibly easy to prepare—taking just 20 minutes from start to finish. Whether served as a refreshing side or topped with your choice of protein to make it a main dish, this salad is sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 apples (sliced very thin)
- 5 oz arugula
- 1/4 cup red onion (sliced thin)
- 1/2 cup figs (chopped)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (or goat cheese crumbles)
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 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 (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Toss pecan halves with maple syrup and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and salt.
- In a large salad bowl, layer arugula as the base and top with sliced apples, chopped figs, red onion, feta cheese crumbles, and toasted pecans. Drizzle half of the dressing over the top and gently toss.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg