Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans
Experience the delightful flavors of autumn with this Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans. This vibrant dish combines crisp, sweet apples with peppery arugula, all enhanced by the crunchy texture of roasted maple pecans. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this salad comes together in just 20 minutes and is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether served as a side or a light meal topped with your favorite protein, it’s a versatile addition to any menu. Refreshingly healthy and easy to customize, you’ll find yourself making this salad again and again!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 thinly sliced apples
- 5 oz arugula
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped figs
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (for pecans)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4–1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss pecans with maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 5-7 minutes until slightly darkened. Let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, pepper, and sea salt.
- In a large salad bowl, layer arugula, sliced apples, figs, red onion, and toasted pecans. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 and 1/2 cups (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg