Apple And Smoked Almond Salad With Goat Cheese

Name: Smokey Arugula and Apple Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (divided); 1 apple (such as fuiji or pink lady, halved and cored); 1 5-ounce container baby arugula; 1/2 cup chopped smoked almonds; 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

10 MINPrep Time

6Servings

by Giada De Laurentiis

Beginner

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

This easy salad has a great variety of contrasting flavors and textures. Crunchy almonds, crisp apples, tangy cheese all get tied together with a punchy vinaigrette. You can substitute the goat cheese for gorgonzola or even ricotta salata!

apple almond salad

Smokey Arugula and Apple Salad

Servings

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
1 apple (such as fuiji or pink lady, halved and cored)
1 5-ounce container baby arugula
1/2 cup chopped smoked almonds
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

As seen on: Giada Entertains, Episode 3. Impromptu Party.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard and vinegar. While whisking, drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Using a knife or a mandolin, thinly slice the apple into half moons. Toss to coat in the dressing. Add the arugula, remaining salt and almonds and toss to coat. Top with a few dollops of the ricotta and serve immediately.