Description
A fresh and vibrant Apple Arugula Salad with a sweet and tangy Honey Balsamic Dressing. This salad features peppery arugula, crisp apple slices, creamy goat cheese, crunchy toasted nuts, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a simple homemade dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 5 cups fresh arugula
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced (any crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the fresh arugula, thinly sliced apples, red onion, crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Add Dressing and Toss: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing evenly.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right away to enjoy the crisp freshness and vibrant flavors at their best.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add thinly sliced fennel or celery into the salad.
- To make this salad vegan, omit the cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Replace honey with maple syrup in the dressing for a vegan version.
