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A vibrant bowl of crisp apple arugula salad featuring thinly sliced green apples, fresh arugula leaves, toasted nuts, and crumbled cheese, all drizzled with a light vinaigrette. The salad is beautifully arranged on a rustic wooden table with natural light highlighting the textures and colors, styled for a fresh and inviting look with a focus on the crispness and freshness of the ingredients.

Crisp Apple Arugula Salad Fresh and Healthy Weeknight Side

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A fresh, crunchy salad combining crisp apple slices, arugula, nuts, and cheese, drizzled with a light vinaigrette. Quick and healthy, perfect as a side or light meal.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups arugula leaves
  • 1 large green apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  2. In a large bowl, combine arugula, sliced apples, toasted nuts, and cheese.
  3. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately as a fresh, healthy side.

Notes

  • You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for variation.
  • For a vegan version, omit cheese or use vegan cheese alternatives.
  • Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (to toast nuts)
  • Method: No-cook, toss
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of salad
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg
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