I burned my pecans the first time roasting for 8min, but might be my oven. The salad is filling and contains a good variety of healthy nutrients, so I am happy to enjoy it as a meal. I usually make a savory arugula with ham, cheese, and Cesar dressing, but this recipe was fresh and delicious! On a different not – yeah, 2015 wasn´t my favorite year thus far as well! I beat myself up for not being happy all the time. Combine the arugula, apple, and chives in a large mixing bowl. Thank you for sharing! This apple feta salad is best when served immediately. It’s super helpful for us and other readers. I used a spinach and arugula mix and added wild rice and feta. More importantly, thanks for being real about 2015 being rough. I prefer having the dried cranberries in this for balance but didn’t have any in my pantry. xo! We must feel our feelings, hug our moms, and keep on keepin’ on. Whoop! If you want to serve it as a side salad, that’s fine, too. Thanks for sharing! It’s so true that it’s OK to feel down sometimes – it’s natural and just a part of life! dinner. My husband last night: “This might be the best salad I’ve ever had in this house. It’s made with spicy baby arugula, crispy apples (I used Pink Lady), thinly sliced onion, crunchy pecans, and salty parmesan cheese. I like to use a mandolin to slice my onion and apples! I can’t wait to try and adapt as many of your recipes as possible to get him eating more produce! I toasted pecans and added feta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (My 5-year old: “Apples in salad… that’s fancy.”) <3. It’s a KEEPER!! So glad I found your blog, and just bought your cookbook. That was so thoughtful! I will use it for other salads too. It all made me realize I’m not as strong or spontaneous or resilient as I thought I was. Yay! It really adds to the taste. It is SO good! This is one of my absolute favorites! It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Made this two weeks in a row for lunches. You can always add more vinaigrette, but can’t undo an overdressed salad. Love your blog. I find your recipes approachable, easy and inspired. Whisk until well-blended. Keep the great recipes coming. Seal with a lid and shake until well combined. This looks positively delicious. The important part is I think it’s OK to be sad, or angry, or disappointed, or tired, or whatever it is you’re feeling right now that’s not radiant joy. The dressing used is a Roasted Blueberry Vinaigrette and the recipe for that dressing can be found Vitamin C 11.7mg 14%. Hey Dana, I absolutely love this salad. Using a knife or mandoline, thinly slice the apple into half-moons. Super satisfying and excellent for lunches. We’re so glad your family enjoyed it, Suzanne! 5 oz arugula; 1/2 cup (about 3 oz) goat cheese, crumbled; 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, diced; 3/4 cup farro (I used quick cooking) 1/3 cup … Gimme dat.). . *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with dressing and cranberries. Another great recipe from minimalist baker ❤️, Love the add-ins, Sheila! OH DEAR. Will definitely make it again. No. Found this recipe after having something similar at a restaurant but this is even better. Enjoy! The reminder to live in the present with what I currently feel was awesome. Your post (and the comments that follow it) are a great reminder that few people have perfect, constantly joyous lives. It’s is so delicious! No one’s looking anyway. All the flavors of summer are packed into this arugula and strawberry salad. Add pecans to salad and top with dressing. “Sadly” I just had my last apple and added the last pecans to my home-made granola. Great combination of sweet, sour, savory and bitter. Just wanted to let you know that you’ve pretty much been my favorite blogger for three years and I’m grateful for your work, humor and imspiring effort. This looks delicious! Did you make any modifications, especially to the salad itself? This is my go to salad for guests! I subbed walnuts for pecans, and skipped the cranberries. Made the salad exactly to recipe-sort of. We’re so glad you enjoy it! Planned this but didn’t plan that my daughter would use up the lemon, so substituted organic apple cider vinegar instead and it was delicious (this from a family that does not particularly enjoy arugula). I appreciate your feedback and hope you found it somehow encouraging, even if it merely communicated ‘I’m a person and I’m not happy 100% of the time because life is hard, but that’s OK!’ All the hugs your way. FAT. Didn’t have all the ingredients on hand, made it only with arugula, red onion, and the dressing (sweet almond oil instead of olive). i used slivered almonds, just what i had on hand, but the dressing was phenomenal! and was so easy to make i used low calories may pale strop. BTW, I made this without the olive oil (slipped my mind) and it was still great! I like serving this salad alongside my chicken and white bean and butternut squash chili for a light bite to the meal. Pomegranate seeds and a good crumble of goat cheese makes this salad perfect. *I always start with a smaller amount of the dressing, incorporate it, and then taste, adding in more if necessary. Season salad with salt and pepper. xo. So good! Here is how you cook that. I even put in the lemon zest as well. Well balanced! I don’t normally like arugula so I was skeptical but somehow this simple combination really works well. Perfect for a light dinner on those days you don't want to heat up the house using the oven. Thanks for sharing, Sarah! My vegan, and everyone else, loved this! I left the skin on the apples, but otherwise followed the recipe to a T. This salad looks like a perfect starter for a dinner party! I used green onion that I had in the garden. those peppermint meringues you shared on Insta? This will absolutely become one of our regular dishes. So happy I found this recipe. We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Isa! I used roasted almonds and sunflower seeds it was perfect (my husband is allergic to most nuts). CARBOHYDRATES. What then? I tasted my arugula beforehand and it was very ‘spicy’ and too strong for my taste. This simple arugula and apple salad is the perfect addition to your fall menu planning. But I want to be sad and/or angry when I am sad and/or angry. xo. I liked hearing your thoughts along with your beautiful recipe. It all comes together under … It wasn’t the best for me either…but am excited to venture into 2016 with an open mind and heart! Arugula is a wonderful green and I love its peppery taste that goes really well with the fresh apple slices. It’s always a hit when we have guests over & so simple to make! Served with seared marinated Salmon. Thanks so much for the lovely review! This was so tasty. Yay! Slow down, be grateful – it’s good for the soul. Prepare 2 cups of arugula chopped roughly. I think what you are doing with your blog is amazing. & Perfect for fall + winter. Can I talk to you about salad, and also, life? I made this a few weeks ago for a very tough crowd. *I always start with a smaller amount of the dressing, incorporate it, and then taste, adding in more … My sister and her family went vegan a little over a year ago. I doubled the recipe to make enough just in case and I am glad I did because it was a hit. Thank you for posting it sounds delicious and I have had a similar salad was very good. Both times, it was a hit. The grocer only had baby arugula so it was not as flavor-forward as the mature leaves so that is the only drawback for me. Thank you for the recipe. When ready to serve: Dress your salad before plating. That’s amazing news, Emily! I added blue cheese crumbles, I know it’s not the healthiest, but I just can’t do without cheese!! This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our site and to provide a comment feature. 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