Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans
Celebrate the flavors of fall with this vibrant Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans. This refreshing and colorful dish combines crisp apples, peppery arugula, and crunchy maple candied pecans for a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is perfect for busy weeknights or as a stunning centerpiece at family gatherings. Whether served as a side or enhanced with grilled chicken or chickpeas for more protein, this salad is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 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
- pinch of sea salt
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Toss pecans with maple syrup and sea salt, then spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, pepper, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, layer arugula and top with apples, figs, red onion, toasted pecans, and goat cheese if desired. Drizzle with half the dressing and gently toss before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg