Arugula, Apple and Cheddar Salad with Maple Candied Pecans Recipe

Name: Arugula, Apple and Cheddar Salad with Maple Candied Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup pecans coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 6 cups arugula (roquette); 1 each apples 1/2 gala and 1/2 golden delicious, peeled if needed, cored, seeded and sliced; 1 each celery tough ends trimmed off, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup cherries, dried or dried canberries; 1/4 cup cheddar cheese cut into cubes

Servings: persons

⅓ cup pecans coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
6 cups arugula (roquette)
1 each apples 1/2 gala and 1/2 golden delicious, peeled if needed, cored, seeded and sliced
1 each celery tough ends trimmed off, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cherries, dried or dried canberries
1/4 cup cheddar cheese cut into cubes

1
Toast the pecans in a small skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes, or until browned and fragrant.
2
Or toast in a 350F (180C) F oven for about 10 minutes.
3
Immediately transfer the hot pecan pieces into a bowl, drizzle the maple syrup over, and stir with a spoon until well coated.
4
Set aside.
5
Meanwhile in another bowl, add the lemon juice olive oil, salt and black pepper to taste.
6
Whisk until well blended.
7
In a mixing bowl, gently toss the arugula with a few drizzle of dressing until evenly coated.
8
Arrange the seasoned arugula between two serving plates.
9
In the same mixing bowl, add the apples, celery, dried cherries.
10
Drizzle the remaining dressing, and toss until well combined.
11
Place equal amount of apple mixture on top of each plate over arugula.
12
Top with cheddar cheese and maple candied pecans.
13
Serve.

186

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup pecans coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin, and more.

Yes, Arugula, Apple and Cheddar Salad with Maple Candied Pecans falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Arugula, Apple and Cheddar Salad with Maple Candied Pecans

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