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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Brunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

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.
Keyword apple salad, apple wlanut salad, Mediterranean salad