Description
This Apple Arugula Salad combines peppery arugula, crisp apples, toasted walnuts, creamy feta, and red onion with a sweet apple cider vinaigrette. It takes only 15 minutes to prepare and works well as a light lunch or refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh arugula, washed and thoroughly dried
2 large crisp apples, thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Wash the arugula and dry it completely with a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel.
2. Thinly slice the apples and red onion.
3. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
4. Add the arugula, apple slices, toasted walnuts, feta cheese, and red onion to a large salad bowl.
5. Whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
7. Toss the salad gently until the dressing lightly coats all the ingredients.
8. Serve immediately while the apples and arugula remain fresh and crisp.
Notes
Use Honeycrisp or Fuji apples for sweetness, or choose Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor.
Replace the walnuts with pecans, almonds, or pistachios.
Substitute goat cheese or blue cheese for the feta.
Add grilled chicken, turkey, or shrimp to create a more filling meal.
Prepare the dressing ahead of time, but store it separately from the salad.
Slice the apples shortly before serving to reduce browning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day.
Do not freeze this salad because the greens and apples will lose their texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg