Peppery arugula is the perfect vessel for this savory-sweet dish. My combination of arugula (with phytochemicals), dried cranberries (rich in antioxidants), dried nectarines ( with iron, potassium and antioxidants) and pecans (lowers bad cholesterol) is healthy and a wonderful treat for the senses in colors and taste.
I’m starting with a bag of organic baby arugula. The peppery tones play with the sweetness of dried fruit and a honey balsamic vinaigrette. Ripe cherry tomatoes and cucumbers add a great juicy taste, and feta cheese adds a creamy texture.
Savory Sweet Arugula with Cranberries & Candied Pecans
Use organic when available. Serves 4
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Savory Sweet Arugla With Cranberries & Candied Pecans
A great fall salad that even works well for the holdiays.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 xup honey
- salt, to taste
- cayenne pepper, to taste
- 2 oz grape seed oil
- 4 cups tightly packed baby arugula
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup dried apricots, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup candied pecans
Instructions
- Whisk or blend vinegar, honey, salt and pepper
- Add oil slowly until mixed well
- Refrigerate
- In a large bowl, place arugula and pour 1/2 cup of vinaigrette down side of bowl
- Add the rest of ingredients and toss well
- Serve immediately
Enjoy!
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Thank you Carol…..have a lovely day!
I’m not a fan of arugula, we call this “rocket” in the UK, but your candies pecans definitely got me! I’ve got to try this out! #MMBC
Since you don’t like arugula, try it with a baby salad mix – that way the arugula is mixed with other baby greens.
This looks great Carol, I love mixing up my salads 🙂 #MMBC
This looks positively delicious!
Can’t wait to try it!!
– Lisa
thanks Lisa
Thanks for sharing this – it sounds delightful! But I had to look up what arugula was and found that it is what we usually call rocket!
I’ve never heard of rocket but it sounds fun.
I love arugula and it does go well with feta.
Wow! I love sweets.
I think you’d like this – it’s delicious.
I have always loved that lettuce. It looks so pretty in pictures! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
This sounds like the perfect fall salad Carol. I love candied pecans!! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC. Pinning.
hugs,
Jann
I am on the lookout for healthy recipes and this one just fits the bill. Thank you for sharing it at Party in Your PJ’s! I’e pinned and shared it!
I must admit, I love anything with arugula in it, so this recipe idea is right up my alley. I also find the combination of feta with dried fruit really appealing. Will definitely remember this combo – or better yet, pinning this one!