This healthy Apple Walnut Arugula Salad combines crisp apple slices, toasted walnuts, and peppery arugula, all brought together with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect for any season, this refreshing and nutritious salad is ideal for a light lunch or a dinner party with friends, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures that everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 2 medium apples such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion optional
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the arugula, apple slices, toasted walnuts, feta cheese, and red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Serve immediately.
Notes
Enjoy this delightful Apple Walnut Arugula Salad as a perfect starter or a light, healthy main course that brings a burst of flavor to your table.
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