Arugula Apple Salad

apple rocket salad recipe with arugula goat cheese honey and walnuts in a bowl with sliced apples.

5 from 2 votes

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.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Cost: $5

Equipment

Mixing 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

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

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.

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