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Simple Apple Arugula Salad

Delicious Simple Apple Arugula Salad with Toasted Pecans Recipe

This Simple Apple Arugula Salad with toasted pecans is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, perfect as a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 258
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup raw pecans
  • 7 ounces arugula
  • 2 small apples
  • 1/4 unit red onion
  • 2 Tbsp dried cranberries optional
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and arrange pecans on a bare baking sheet.
  2. Bake pecans for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant and deep golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
  3. While pecans are toasting, prep remaining salad ingredients and add to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Prepare dressing by adding all dressing ingredients to a mixing bowl or mason jar and whisk or shake vigorously to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed.
  5. Add pecans to salad and top with dressing. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 20.9gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSodium: 17mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 14.6g

Notes

Feel free to customize nuts or add ingredients like feta cheese, grilled chicken, or seasonal fruits to enhance flavor and texture.

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