Description
A delightful Apple Arugula Salad with a sweet and tangy Honey Balsamic Dressing. This refreshing salad combines the peppery arugula with crisp apples, creamy goat cheese, crunchy nuts, and chewy dried cranberries, all tossed in a flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 2 crisp apples (thinly sliced – such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, mix together the arugula, sliced apples, goat cheese, toasted nuts, and dried cranberries.
- Add Dressing and Toss: Drizzle the honey balsamic dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Season and Serve: Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or quinoa for a heartier meal.
- Try using pears instead of apples for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
