Fresh Apple Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese
A crisp and vibrant salad featuring juicy apples, peppery arugula, tangy blue cheese, and a honey mustard dressing. Perfect for casual lunches or holiday dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups arugula (washed and dried)
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Gala recommended)
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the arugula in a large salad bowl. Add the thinly sliced apples, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted nuts.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients. Use tongs or clean hands to gently toss everything until evenly coated.
- Transfer the salad to individual plates or a serving platter. Sprinkle extra blue cheese or nuts on top for presentation, if desired.
Notes
Slice apples just before assembling to prevent browning. Toss them in lemon juice if prepping ahead. Toast nuts for enhanced flavor and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
Keywords: apple salad, arugula salad, blue cheese salad, healthy salad, quick salad, vegetarian salad