Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring peppery arugula, crisp apples, and a light vinaigrette, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 2 apples, cored and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or almonds
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the arugula under cold water and dry. Core and slice the apples into wedges or cubes. Toast the nuts in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until blended.
- Toss the Salad: In a large bowl, combine arugula, apples, nuts, and cheese. Drizzle dressing and gently toss until well-coated.
- Serve Immediately: For the best taste, serve the salad right away to keep the arugula crisp.
Notes
Feel free to substitute arugula with mixed greens or spinach, and adjust the dressing to match your personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: apple salad, arugula salad, healthy salad, quick salad recipe