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Simple Apple Arugula Salad Recipe Lemons & Zest

Simple Apple Arugula Salad Recipe Lemons & Zest

A crisp, refreshing salad featuring peppery arugula, sweet honeycrisp apples, and a bright lemon-zest vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a sophisticated side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 5 oz baby arugula washed and dried
  • 2 large Honeycrisp apples thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup toasted walnuts roughly chopped
  • 0.25 cup shaved parmesan cheese
Lemon Zest Vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp honey
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a small glass jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, honey, and sea salt until emulsified.
  2. Place the washed and dried baby arugula into a large serving bowl.
  3. Add the thinly sliced apples to the arugula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  4. Drizzle the prepared lemon zest vinaigrette over the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
  5. Toss gently to coat the leaves lightly with the dressing.
  6. Top the salad with the toasted walnuts and shaved parmesan cheese, then serve immediately.

Notes

To prevent the apple slices from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice immediately after slicing if you are preparing the salad in advance.