Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of fall with this Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans. This refreshing salad is a delightful blend of crisp apples, peppery arugula, and sweet maple pecans, making it an ideal accompaniment for any meal or a light main dish when paired with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 thinly sliced apples
- 5 oz arugula
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped figs
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (for pecan topping)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp maple syrup (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 (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss pecans with maple syrup and sea salt; bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients: olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, layer arugula first; add apples, figs, red onion, goat cheese (if using), and toasted pecans. Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the salad (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg