Description

Discover a fresh and vibrant Apple Arugula Salad that perfectly balances crisp arugula, sweet apples, and smoky turkey bacon, all coated in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing. Quick to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, this salad is an ideal light meal or side that brings brightness and texture to your table.

Ingredients

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Salad

4 cups fresh arugula, washed and dried
2 medium Fuji or Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced
6 slices smoked turkey bacon
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Dressing

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar dressing (natural)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon maple syrup (natural)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and thoroughly dry the arugula to maintain crispness. Core and thinly slice the apples, keeping the skin on for texture and color.
Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked turkey bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil and let it cool.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar dressing (natural), olive oil, maple syrup (natural), Dijon mustard (natural), salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
Toss the Salad: In a large bowl, combine arugula, apple slices, chopped walnuts, and crumbled crispy turkey bacon. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly without bruising the leaves.
Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the salad to serving plates or a large bowl and enjoy immediately to preserve the crisp textures and fresh flavors.

Notes

Use crisp, fresh apples and arugula for the best texture and flavor.
Start with a small amount of dressing and add more as needed to avoid sogginess.
Add nuts, seeds, or small cubes of plant-based feta for additional texture and creaminess.
Keep salad ingredients chilled before serving to maintain crispness longer.
Cook bacon ahead of time to save preparation time and ensure it’s fully cooled before adding.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: apple arugula salad, fresh salad, turkey bacon salad, healthy salad, quick salad, gluten free salad