Irresistibly Delicious Easy Apple Arugula Salad with Pecans
Enjoy this Delicious Easy Apple Arugula Salad with Toasted Pecans, a vibrant mix of flavors in just 15 minutes.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups Arugula Fresh and vibrant leaves
- 2 cups Crisp Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended
- 1 small Red Onion Thinly sliced
- 1 cup Raw Pecans Toasted for enhanced flavor
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Optional for added sweetness
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Natural sweetener
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra-virgin recommended
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt To taste
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Spread the raw pecans on a baking sheet and toast them for 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant and golden brown.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh arugula, sliced crisp apples, and thinly sliced red onion. If adding dried cranberries, sprinkle them in now.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the toasted pecans to the salad mixture. Drizzle the dressing over everything and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
Optional: Top with crumbled feta cheese for added creaminess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1salad | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 6mg