SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - This vibrant arugula apple salad from Chef Craig Von Foerster of Harvest Restaurant in Rogersville combines peppery greens with sweet Honeycrisp apples and creamy goat cheese for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The homemade lemon-maple dressing adds a bright, tangy finish that complements the salad’s fresh ingredients.
The recipe serves four as a side dish or two as a light lunch. Preparation takes just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or weekend entertaining.
For the salad:
8 ounces fresh arugula
3 ounces Terrell Creek chevre (or other soft goat cheese)
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 Honeycrisp apple, cut into batonettes (thin matchsticks)
For the lemon-maple dressing:
1 small shallot, diced
1/2 cup fresh l