Roasted Apple Arugula Salad

This Roasted Apple Arugula Salad recipe is made with a delicious combination of spicy arugula, savory roasted apples with herbs, walnuts, and a fresh, lemony dressing. 

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I could eat this Roasted Apple Arugula Salad every single day. It’s such a unique salad, and the combination of flavors is absolutely delicious.

Arugula has a slightly peppery bite to it that makes it the perfect base for the sweet and herb covered apples and shallot. A simple dressing, with a bit of sour from the lemon, adds balance to the entire salad.

Why This Recipe Works

• This salad is light and fresh, making it the ideal summer salad, but also the perfect use for all of those fresh fall apples.
• You can enjoy this salad as is or add grilled chicken for added protein and heartiness.
• Serve this salad as a starter, a side, or as the main dish.

How to Make Roasted Apple Arugula Salad

Prep!

Core and slice each apple in 8-10 slices. Slice the shallot and mince the rosemary. If you are using fresh thyme, remove the leaves from the stems.

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with a Silpat mat, if desired.

Create!

Add the apples, shallot, rosemary, thyme, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a medium bowl and toss until everything is well coated.

Spread evenly onto the baking sheet.

Roast the apples for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Push the apples to one side of the baking sheet and add the walnuts to the empty side.

Toast the walnuts for 3-5 minutes, checking often to avoid burning them. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool some.

Tip: you can make the apples, shallots and walnuts ahead of time. Store the apples and shallots tightly covered in the refrigerator until you need them to assemble the salad.

Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Present!

Divide the arugula between two bowls. Top evenly with the roasted apples and walnuts. Drizzle on the dressing and dig in!

Tip: you can serve this salad with warm apples or chilled.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Roasted Apple Arugula Salad

• You can roast the apples ahead of time. Store them in the refrigerator so that you can quickly make salads, as needed.
• This salad can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

FAQ’s

• What are the health benefits of arugula? Arugula is a nutrient dense food that’s low in calories, carbohydrates, and fat. It’s high in calcium, potassium, folate, and the vitamins C, K, and A.
• How long do roasted apples last in the refrigerator? You can store the roasted apples in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days for best results.

More Apple Recipes to Try

• Maple Apple Pork Chops
• Apple Cranberry Walnut Stuffing Recipe
• Apple Pie Overnight Oats

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Roasted Apple Arugula Salad

This Roasted Apple Arugula Salad recipe is made with a delicious combination of arugula, roasted apples with herbs, walnuts, and a fresh, lemony dressing. 

Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Salad

Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 373kcal

Author Lauren Vavala

Ingredients

Arugula Salad

• 2 fugi apples * or similar variety
• 1 shallot
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary * minced or 1/2 tablespoon dried
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves * or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper * to taste
• 2 tablespoons walnuts * halves and pieces
• 4 cups arugula

Lemon Mustard Dressing

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• salt and pepper * to taste

Instructions

Roasted Apples, Shallots, and Walnuts

• Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with a Silpat mat, if desired.
• Add the apples, shallot, rosemary, thyme, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a medium bowl and toss until everything is well coated.
  
• Spread evenly onto the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  
• Roast the apples for 15-20 minutes, until tender.
  
• Push the apples to one side of the baking sheet and add the walnuts to the empty side.
• Toast the walnuts for 3-5 minutes, checking often to avoid burning them.
• Remove the apples and walnuts from oven and let them cool some.

Lemon Mustard Dressing

• While the apples are roasting, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard.
  
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Divide the arugula between two bowls and top evenly with the roasted apples and walnuts.
• Drizzle on the dressing and serve.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Roasted Apple Arugula Salad

• You can roast the apples ahead of time. Store them in the refrigerator so that you can quickly make salads, as needed.
• This salad can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 22.8mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1.4mg

This recipe as originally published on May 30, 2018. It was updated with more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in August 2019.