Arugula Salad with Apples & Manchego in Cider Vinaigrette
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With tart apples, nutty manchego, and a cider vinaigrette, this autumn arugula salad hits all the right taste buttons.
All I can tell you about this arugula salad is that I made half the recipe the other day to photograph it for Serious Eats and I ate the entire thing standing at my kitchen counter at 10:30 AM. Definitely not my proudest moment but delicious nonetheless!
Arugula, Apples & Manchego in Cider Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 5 ounces arugula or baby arugula
- 1 crisp apple, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp
- 3½ ounces Manchego, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted if desired
For the Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots, from 1 shallot
- Heaping ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette by whisking all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Place the arugula in a serving bowl. Whisk the vinaigrette again until well combined, then add to the salad, little by little, until the greens are well dressed; you may have a little left over. Right before serving, cut the apple into thin slices and toss into the salad along with the Manchego and almonds. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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Really delicious and balanced flavors with the manchego, Apple and dressing. The arugula is perfect with it.
Thank you!
Excellent salad. Thanks Jenn. As always, your recipes are dependably delicious! Will be making this often : )
This was a hit! I did not have the recommended cheese and apple; I ended up using a Gala apple and parmigiano reggiano. It was amazing! Thanks again.
This has become a favorite salad; guests love it and it goes so well with Spanish/Latin dishes!
This salad is divine. I’ve made it twice now, once for my family and once for a dinner party where everyone raved about it. As my husband said, it tastes better than any salad has a right to taste.
LOL – glad you like it!
This salad is soooo good! Made it for a dinner party and everyone requested the recipe. Made it as directed, no changes. Every recipe I’ve tried do far from this site has been delicious. You need to make this!
Made it two nights in a row, absolutely to die for. Second night no arugula left, used mixed greens – worked well:)
Jen, if guests are allergic to sheep’s cheese (manchego), what other cheese (cow’s milk) could you recommend? Thanks.
Hi M.C. I think Parmigiano-Reggiano or a sharp, good quality cheddar would both work well.
Thanks!
I’ve had this salad for dinner three nights in a row. I love everything about it. After I made it the first time, I called my sister and said, “I’ve found our Thanksgiving salad.” It is sublime.
I love your recipes. I want to make the salad tonight, but is Apple cider vinegar the same as cider vinegar? Thank you so much!
Hi Mary Kay, yes they are the same. Enjoy!