Description
Apple Arugula Salad with Maple Pecans is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. This delightful salad features crisp apples, peppery arugula, crunchy maple-glazed pecans, creamy goat cheese, and sweet figs, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Not only is it quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, but it also brings a wonderful balance of flavors and textures to your table, making it ideal for holiday gatherings or as a light meal. Enjoy this nutritious salad as a versatile side or as an elegant main course by adding your favorite protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 apples, thinly sliced
- 5 oz arugula
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup figs, chopped
- ½ cup goat cheese crumbles
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for pecans)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼–½ teaspoon sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss pecans with maple syrup and sea salt; spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes until toasted; cool.
- In a bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula with sliced apples, figs, red onion, goat cheese, and cooled pecans.
- Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad before serving; toss gently and serve remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg