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Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans

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This Apple Arugula Salad recipe is loaded with crunchy roasted maple pecans, sliced apples, goat cheese crumbles, figs and a balsamic dressing to pull it all together. Perfect for fall or as a light meal with added protein.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

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 goat cheese crumbles
  • For the Maple Pecans
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Dressing
  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss pecans with maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until toasted. Cool.
  2. Whisk together balsamic dressing ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Add arugula to a large salad bowl. Arrange sliced apples, figs, and other ingredients on top of the greens.
  4. Just before serving, drizzle about half of the dressing over salad and toss. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition is based on using half of the dressing.
  • Add apples just before serving to prevent browning. If making ahead, soak apples in salt water.
  • For fresh, crispy ingredients, make salad within an hour of serving.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook / Tossed
  • Cuisine: American