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Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans

A refreshing salad combining the peppery taste of arugula with sweet apples and crunchy maple-glazed pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups arugula fresh
Fruits
  • 2 medium apples sliced, preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji
Maple Pecans
  • 1 cup pecans halved
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Method
 

Prepare Maple Pecans
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pecans and maple syrup. Stir to coat the pecans evenly.
  3. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the arugula and sliced apples.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Top with the maple pecans before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese on top.

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