Description
A refreshing salad that combines the sweetness of apples with the peppery bite of arugula, drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz fresh arugula
- 2 crisp apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Rinse the arugula gently under cold water and spin it dry. Slice your apples thinly.
- Make the dressing: Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey in a small bowl. Whisk until emulsified.
- Toast the nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts or pecans until fragrant.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add the arugula, sliced apples, toasted nuts, and cheese. Drizzle the dressing over the top.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer the salad to a serving dish, sprinkling more cheese on top if desired.
Notes
Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor. Dress the salad just before serving to keep the arugula crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, apple, arugula, fall recipe, vegetarian