Apple Pecan Arugula Salad
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4.9
Apple Pecan Arugula Salad
Description
The salad combines fresh arugula with toasted pecans baked to a deep golden brown, thin slices of two types of apple for balanced sweetness and tartness, and optionally adds dried cranberries for extra tartness and texture. Red onion slices add a sharp note.
A dressing made from lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper is whisked or shaken to emulsify and poured over the salad. The dressing adds brightness and a touch of sweetness while enhancing the nuts and fruit.
The salad is best served immediately for freshness and texture. Leftover salad can be stored with dressing and salad separated; the dressing can be kept sealed at room temperature for a few days. The recipe serves two as a main dish or four as a side.
Ingredients
SALAD
- 1/2 cup pecans raw
- 7 ounces arugula (organic when possible)
- 2 small apple 1 tart, 1 sweet // peeled, quartered, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 Tbsp dried cranberries (optional)
DRESSING
- 1 large lemon 1 lemon yields ~3 Tbsp or 45 ml, juiced
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and arrange pecans on a bare baking sheet.
- Bake pecans for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant and deep golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
- While pecans are toasting, prep remaining salad ingredients and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare dressing in a mixing bowl or mason jar by adding all ingredients and whisking or shaking vigorously to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed.
- Add pecans to salad and top with dressing. Toss to combine and serve immediately. Serves two as an entrée and 4 as a side (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering default number of servings).
- Store leftovers (dressing separate from salad) covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days (though best when fresh). Dressing should keep at room temperature for 2-3 days when well sealed.
Notes
- Toast pecans in the oven until fragrant and golden to enhance flavor and crunch.
- The salad serves two as a main or four as a side; adjust ingredient quantities accordingly.
- Store leftover salad and dressing separately in the refrigerator; freshly made salad is best.
- Dressing can be kept sealed at room temperature for 2-3 days.
- Including cranberries is optional but adds tartness and texture contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4(side servings // or half as much as an entrée)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1side serving | |
| Calories | 258 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.9g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 19% |
| Sugar | 14.6g | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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