Name: Refreshing Apple Arugula Salad: 5 Reasons to Love It
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 apples, thinly sliced; 5 oz arugula; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped figs; 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles; 1 cup pecans; 2 Tbsp maple syrup (for pecans); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp maple syrup (for dressing); 1 garlic clove, minced; Pinch sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Description

Refreshing Apple Arugula Salad is a quick and healthy lunch idea that combines fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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3 apples, thinly sliced
5 oz arugula
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped figs
1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles
1 cup pecans
2 Tbsp maple syrup (for pecans)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp maple syrup (for dressing)
1 garlic clove, minced
Pinch sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Wash and thoroughly dry 5 oz arugula. Wash, core, and thinly slice 3 apples. (Optional: Toss apples with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning).
Thinly slice 1/4 cup red onion. (Optional: Soak in ice water for 10-15 mins to mellow flavor, then drain and pat dry). Chop 1/2 cup figs.
Toast 1 cup pecans in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Immediately remove from pan and cool. (For candied pecans: Return toasted pecans to pan, add 2 Tbsp maple syrup, stir until coated, then cool).
In a jar or small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp maple syrup, 1 minced garlic clove, pinch sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously. Slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking/shaking until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry arugula, sliced apples, red onion, chopped figs, 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles, and prepared pecans.
Drizzle about 1/2 to 2/3 of the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss until all components are lightly coated. Add more dressing if desired. Serve immediately for optimal crispness and flavor.

Notes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 15mg