Arugula Salad - Rocket Salad Recipe
Arugula salad with chicken, pears, and maple-glazed walnuts. Easy to make, light but satisfying, and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Foto: Cafe Delites
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 ½ tbsp maple syrup
- 8 cups arugula
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (sliced)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 pears (thinly sliced)
- Parmesan shavings (to garnish (amount desired))
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Steps
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Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
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Add the walnuts and toast dry for 2–3 minutes, stirring often.
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Add the maple syrup and stir continuously until evenly coated, about 1–2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and spread the walnuts on parchment paper or a plate to cool
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Place the arugula in a large salad bowl.
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Add the sliced cooked chicken breast.
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In a small jar, combine the oil, balsamic glaze, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Shake well.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
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Add the pear slices and the maple-glazed walnuts.
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Finish with parmesan shavings and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (9% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| walnuts | 1 cup | - | - |
| maple syrup | 1.5 tbsp | - | - |
| arugula | 8 cups | $1.00/kg | $0.80 |
| cooked chicken breast | 2 cups | - | - |
| avocado oil | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| balsamic glaze | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| salt | 1 tsp | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| pears | 2 | - | - |
| Parmesan shavings | - | - | - |
| lemon juice | 1 tsp | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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