Apple Arugula Salad
Fresh and flavorful apple arugula salad made with roasted pecans, parmesan cheese, and an easy lemon-honey dressing. This salad takes just 20 minutes to make and is a perfect side dish for any meal.
Servings 6 side servings
Calories 250kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Salad
- ¾ cup pecans
- 1 5-oz container of baby arugula
- 1 large, sweet apple, such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady) (use 2 if apples are small)
- ½ red onion
- 4 oz fresh parmesan cheese
Ingredients for the Dessing
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. honey (I recommend raw honey)
- ¼ tsp. fine sea salt
Instructions
- Start by roasting the pecans. Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the pecans on the sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, flipping them halfway through. The pecans are ready when they become fragrant and turn a deeper shade of brown, but be careful not to let them burn.
- While the pecans are roasting, thinly slice the onion and apple.
- Using a vegetable peeler (my preference), or a box grater, slice the cheese in thin square/rectangular pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and salt).
- Assemble the salad by adding all ingredients to a shallow salad bowl, or serving tray. Drizzle with dressing and lightly toss to combine. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Use whole pecans, not pre-chopped.
- Best served right away, but will keep in the fridge for a couple hours if needed before serving (just don't let sit too long or the apples will brown). If wanting to make further in advance, store salad (minus sliced apples) and dressing separately in fridge. Slice apples and add to salad, along with the dressing, right before serving.
- If you honey has crystalized, warm briefly in the microwave to bring to a liquid state.
- For a creamy dressing, add 1 tsp. Dijon mustard.
- The apples and pecans will weigh the arugula down, so for the best presentation, and distribution of toppings, assemble the salad using a shallow bowl or platter.
- Organic apples and arugula are recommended.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 1mg
