Caramelized Apple and Arugula Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Caramelized Apple and Arugula Salad—a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Crisp, peppery arugula forms the perfect base for tender, caramelized apple slices cooked in buttery brown sugar, while toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch. A homemade vinaigrette, featuring olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, ties everything together with a tangy yet slightly sweet touch. For the final flourish, creamy crumbles of goat cheese or feta complete this sophisticated, restaurant-quality dish. Ideal as a light lunch or an elegant dinner appetizer, this salad is quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and serves 4. Perfect for fall entertaining or sprucing up your weeknight meals, this recipe is a showstopper that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Arugula
- 2 medium Apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Crumbled goat cheese or feta
Instructions
Wash and dry the arugula and place it in a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the apples, leaving the peel on for added texture and color.
In a medium skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar and stir until combined.
Add the apple slices to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a small dry skillet, toast the walnuts over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Add the caramelized apples and toasted walnuts to the bowl with the arugula. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with crumbled goat cheese or feta. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.6 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1018 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.1 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.5 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1265 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
