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Apple Arugula Salad

Zesty Apple Arugula Salad for a Fresh, Healthy Twist

A vibrant Apple Arugula Salad that balances crisp arugula with sweet-tart apples, perfect for a refreshing meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • salad spinner
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 4 cups fresh arugula washed and dried
  • 1 large apple Granny Smith or Fuji, cored and thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup walnuts toasted and roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup dried cranberries

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Wash and thoroughly dry the arugula, then transfer it into a large salad bowl.
  • Core and thinly slice the apple, then toss the slices into the bowl with the arugula.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  • Add the chopped walnuts, feta cheese, sliced red onion, and dried cranberries to the salad bowl.
  • Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving immediately for optimal freshness.

Notes

Fresh ingredients provide maximum flavor; store dressing separately to maintain salad crispness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Arugula Salad, easy recipe, fall salad, healthy salad, nutritious salad, Quick Salad
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