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Simple Apple Arugula Salad

A crisp and vibrant salad featuring arugula, sliced apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta, all brought together with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad ingredients
  • 5 cups arugula (washed and dried)
  • 1 large apple (thinly sliced; Honeycrisp or Fuji work beautifully)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
Dressing ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by washing and drying the arugula thoroughly. Thinly slice the apple and chop the walnuts. Crumble the feta cheese if it’s not already crumbled.
Mixing the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste—if you prefer a zestier flavor, add a little more lemon juice.
Combining the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, add the arugula, apple slices, walnuts, and feta cheese. Drizzle the dressing over the top.
Serving
  1. Gently toss the salad until everything is well coated with the dressing. Serve immediately to fully enjoy the crispness of the ingredients.

Notes

For variations, you can swap walnuts for pecans or sunflower seeds for a nut-free option. Add honey to the dressing for extra sweetness. To keep arugula crisp, add dressing just before serving.