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Apple Arugula Salad

Deliciously Crisp Apple Arugula Salad for Fresh Flavor Bliss

This Apple Arugula Salad combines crisp apples, peppery arugula, and crunchy walnuts for a refreshing dish that’s perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups arugula peppery base
  • 2 medium apples thinly sliced, Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala recommended
  • 0.5 cups walnuts toasted
  • 0.5 cups feta cheese crumbled, can be substituted or omitted for vegan
  • 0.25 medium red onion finely sliced, use to taste
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cups olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar for acidity
  • 1 tablespoon honey can be replaced with maple syrup for vegan
  • to taste salt essential seasoning
  • to taste pepper essential seasoning

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Skillet
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. In a large salad bowl, place 4 cups of fresh arugula. Thinly slice 2 medium apples and add to the bowl. Toss gently to mix.
  2. Toast about ½ cup of chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before adding to the salad with ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese.
  3. Finely slice ¼ of a red onion and sprinkle it over the salad. Toss everything gently to distribute without bruising the arugula.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of honey until emulsified. Adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
  6. Serve immediately on a beautiful platter, enjoying the freshness of the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed immediately for freshness. Can modify for vegan by omitting feta and honey.

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