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easy summer sides for a cookout

Arugula and Apple Crunch Salad

This oh-so-simple salad uses just a few ingredients but the combo of the slightly spicy arugula with the apples and the crunch of the nuts is fabulous! It is always a welcome and surprising addition to a backyard barbecue! 
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbs apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp dijon mustard
  • 5 oz baby arugula
  • 1 apple thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup almond slices toasted (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together vinegar, oil, and a pea-sized dab of mustard—salt and pepper in a serving bowl to taste. Put arugula and apple slices in a bowl and toss. Optional: toast almonds (or any other nut) in a small dry skillet over medium heat for a couple of minutes, tossing frequently. Let cool and sprinkle over salad.
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