Apple Pecan Arugula Salad

Name: Apple Pecan Arugula Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw pecans; 7 ounces arugula ((organic when possible)); 2 small apples ((1 tart, 1 sweet // peeled, quartered, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise)); 1/4 red onion ((thinly sliced)); 2 Tbsp dried cranberries ((optional)); 1 large lemon, juiced ((1 lemon yields ~3 Tbsp or 45 ml)); 1 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper; 3 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

A healthy, hearty fall salad with peppery arugula, crisp apples, and toasted pecans. Dressed in a simple, vibrant lemon vinaigrette, it makes the perfect light-yet-satisfying plant-based side.

Updated at: Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:24:53 GMT