Goat Cheese Salad with Arugula and Apple
This salad represents simple but a symphony of flavor combining crisp apples, creamy goat cheese, and tender arugula leaves. The recipe emphasizes using baby arugula rather than standard varieties, which are too peppery. The dish can be customized with different nuts, fruits, or dressings, making it adaptable for various occasions from weeknight dinners to entertaining.
Prep Time 10 min
Total Time 10 min
Ingredients
Scale:
Units:
- 1 recipe Balsamic Dressing (or Citrus Salad Dressing or Dijon Dressing)
- 1 pc crisp apple
- 1 pc shallot
- 140 g baby arugula
- 30 g pecans (roughly chopped)
- 60 g soft goat cheese (chevre), crumbled
- Sea salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl, prepare the dressing.
Thinly slice the apple and shallot.
Place the greens on a plate. Top with sliced shallot, apple, pecans, and crumbles of goat cheese. Drizzle with dressing and finish with sea salt.