Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans
Experience the vibrant flavors of fall with this Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans. This delightful dish combines crisp apples, peppery arugula, and crunchy roasted pecans, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. In just 20 minutes, you can create a refreshing salad that’s perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a light lunch or a festive gathering. The sweet maple pecans add a satisfying crunch, while the creamy goat cheese rounds out the flavor profile beautifully. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or pair it with grilled chicken for extra protein. This salad celebrates the best of autumn and is sure to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 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
- 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (for glaze)
- 2 tsp maple syrup (for dressing)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 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; spread on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes until toasted.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, pepper, and additional maple syrup in a bowl.
- In a large salad bowl, layer arugula, apples, figs, red onion, goat cheese, and cooled pecans. Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the salad (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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