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Arugula Apple Salad Recipe (Vegetarian)

This arugula apple salad recipe is a bright and fresh appetizer or side dish, with arugula greens, sliced apples, walnuts, tossed with a 5-minute honey vinaigrette dressing. It’s both simple and elegant, with a nice flavor combination from the peppery arugula and sweet apples and honey.

I absolutely love making this salad all year long, it makes the perfect starter or light lunch. Serve this salad with some toasted simple sourdough or alongside your favorite protein for a nice meal.

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I absolutely love the flavor combination of apples and arugula – they balance each other so nicely tossed in this salad. The arugula has a wonderful peppery slightly bitter taste, which is a great vehicle for a sweet dressing and fresh fruit like apples.

I added some goat cheese to this salad too, for a wonderfully deep savory salty flavor in each bite.

Don’t be intimidated by making your own salad dressing, either! This super simple vinaigrette is made with pantry staple ingredients and only takes 5 minutes to make. Once I started making my own salad dressings at home, I haven’t bought any bottled dressings from the store. It’s amazing what a fresh dressing can do for a salad!

This Arugula Apple Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing Is

  • Bright
  • Fresh
  • Sweet & Savory
  • Easy to Make
  • Requires No Cooking
  • Ready in about 15 Minutes
  • Vegetarian

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What’s In This Arugula and Apple Salad Recipe?

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What’s a Vegan Alternative to Honey?

You can substitute out the honey in this recipe for agave nectar or maple syrup. I prefer agave nectar, it’s my go-to kitchen sweetener because it’s thick, absolutely delicious, and buying organic agave is inexpensive online (compared to other organic sweeteners).  It also bakes well, so I like to add it to my baked goods.

To make this salad vegan, omit the goat cheese or substitute in a plant-based cheese instead.

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How Do I Make This Arugula and Apple Salad Recipe?

  1. Add the arugula greens to a large serving bowl. Top with the sliced apples, goat cheese, and walnuts. 
  2. In a small mixing bowl or mason jar (I prefer using a jar), add all the salad dressing ingredients and mix well to combine. 
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss well to every leaf of arugula is coated in dressing.
  4. Add fresh black pepper to the top of the salad, and serve immediately. 

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Arugula Apple Salad

The Herbeevore
This arugula apple salad recipe is a bright and fresh appetizer or side dish, with arugula greens, sliced apples, walnuts, tossed with a 5-minute honey vinaigrette dressing. It's simple and fun, with a nice flavor combination from the peppery arugula, sweet apples, and honey.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Arugula Pear Salad

  • 5 ounces arugula washed
  • 2 apples sliced, I used honeycrisp
  • 4 ounces goat cheese plain chevre, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • Black Pepper for taste

For the Honey Vinaigrette Dressing

Instructions
 

  • Add the arugula greens to a large serving bowl. Top with the sliced apples, goat cheese, and walnuts.
  • In a small mixing bowl or mason jar (I prefer using a jar), add all the salad dressing ingredients and mix well to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss well to every leaf of arugula is coated in dressing.
  • Add fresh black pepper to the top of the salad, and serve immediately.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 773IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mg
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