Side dishe for 4
Apple Pecan Arugula Salad
$5.19for 415 minServes 4
Peppery arugula, apples, onion, pecans, and cranberries are tossed with lemon maple dressing for a fresh salad.

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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price | |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage, 0.45 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.87Typical price | |
| Apples, 0.55 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.01Typical price | |
| Red onions, 0.25 lb$1.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.37Typical price | |
| Dried fruit and raisins, 0.25 oz$0.45/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.19 | ||
Swaps
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookFallSummer
$1.30 per serving$5.19 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw pecans
- 7 oz arugula
- 2 small apples
- 1/4 red onion
- 2 tbsp dried cranberries (optional)
- 1 large lemon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Steps
- Chop the pecans and place them in a large bowl with the arugula.
- Thinly slice the apples and red onion, then add them to the bowl.
- Whisk the lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently for 1 minute.
- Fold in the dried cranberries, if using, and serve within 15 minutes.
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