I’m a big fan of Arugula and every time I visit the local farmer’s market its on my list. Today’s guest post recipe is courtesy of PastaFits and features tangy apples, arugula, pecans, cranberries and chicken! As an added bonus, it’s gluten-free and easy-to-prepare.
The recipe will make approximately 6 servings and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Do you enjoy arugula? If so, what’s your favorite way to prepare it?
Apple and Arugula Chicken Pasta Recipe
4 oz. gluten-free spaghetti*
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp. honey
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
4 cups/4 oz. baby arugula
6 oz. shredded cooked chicken
1 apple 4 oz., cored and thinly sliced (Use a sweet-tart apple: try Royal Gala, Honeycrisp or Cortland.)
1/4 cup/1 oz. dried cranberries
1/4 cup/1 oz. toasted chopped pecans
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, whisk together oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt and pepper; toss with pasta. Stir in arugula, chicken, apple, cranberries and pecans. Sprinkle a little crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese over dish, if desired.
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This is a different recipe for me. I love the combination of sweet with bitter, sour. and crunchy. There are so many different flavor here.
I have had argula only a few times in salads but I like the looks and ingredients in this recipe so I am going to pick some up and give it a try.
I like dishes like this in the summer. I do like arugula but do not have it much hubby isnt a fan. I like a good salad and a lighter meal when it is warmer.
I like pasta salads a lot. I might leave out the apple, though, just because I’m not usually a fan of adding fruit to dishes like this. I mean, I don’t even like grapes in chicken salad, lol.
This sounds perfect for a Sunday brunch. I am making this soon. Thank you for the recipe and idea.
I don’t think I have ever had this recipe before and now I want to try it. This sounds so light and healthy and perfect for this hot weather we have been having here lately.