Description
A fresh and flavorful Apple Walnut Salad with arugula, crisp apples, and toasted walnuts tossed in a creamy maple walnut dressing. This easy fall salad comes together in minutes and makes a beautiful side or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Walnut Apple Salad:
- 1 Apple (I love Honeycrisp!)
- Arugula
- Baby greens mix
- Microgreens (optional)
- ¼ cup Walnuts
Dressing:
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¾–1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup applesauce
- ⅓ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place walnuts on a sheet tray and toast for 5–7 minutes, until fragrant.
- Dressing: In a blender, add all of the dressing ingredients except the olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- Then, with the blender running, slowly stream in the oil and blend until smooth and creamy.
- To assemble: Toss arugula and mixed greens with just enough dressing to lightly coat (don’t overdress!).
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with sliced apples, microgreens, and toasted walnuts.