Apple Pecan Salad

Crisp, creamy, and bursting with fall-inspired flavors, this salad offers a refreshing contrast of textures perfect for any occasion.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 a small lemon)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 small shallot (minced)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 5 ounces baby arugula
• 2 small apples (your favorite variety, cored and cut into bite size chunks (about 1/2-inch))
• 2 ounces crumbled gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
• 2 ounces pecans (toasted if desired and coarsely chopped, see recipe note #1)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup and shallot. Add olive oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. 2Place arugula in a large bowl and top with apple chunks. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over and toss well to coat.
3. 3Transfer salad to serving bowl or platter (taking care to keep the apples well distributed). Sprinkle evenly with gorgonzola cheese and pecans; serve.