Description
A fresh and vibrant Apple Arugula Salad combining peppery arugula, sweet and crisp apple slices, smoky plant-based turkey bacon, and creamy plant-based cheese, all brought together with a zesty and natural apple cider vinegar dressing. Quick to prepare and perfect for a light lunch, side, or dinner.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 1 large crisp apple (Fuji or Honeycrisp), cored and thinly sliced
- 4 slices smoked plant-based turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup crumbled plant-based cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and thoroughly dry the arugula using a salad spinner. Core and thinly slice the apple into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they remain crisp. Cook the smoked plant-based turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then set aside to cool before breaking into pieces.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar (natural), extra virgin olive oil, honey or agave syrup (natural), salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Whisk vigorously until emulsified to create a smooth, tangy dressing.
- Assemble Your Salad: In a large bowl, toss the arugula and apple slices together. Sprinkle the crispy smoked plant-based turkey bacon and crumbled plant-based cheese on top. Pour the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss to combine, taking care not to bruise the apples or greens.
Notes
- Pick firm apples to maintain crispness and avoid sogginess.
- Dry greens well before dressing to help the dressing adhere better.
- Add dressing just before serving to keep leaves crisp.
- Use fresh cracked black pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Allow the bacon to cool completely before adding to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Apple Arugula Salad, plant-based salad, quick salad recipe, healthy salad, apple cider vinegar dressing
