Aperol-Citrus Vinaigrette Salad
A light, zesty salad with a tangy vinaigrette that captures Aperol's bright orange hue and bittersweet essence. This Italian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs Mixed greens, Cherry tomatoes, Cucumber into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (diced) Cucumber
- 2 tbsp Aperol
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup diced cucumber.
- Step 2: In a small jar, whisk 2 tbsp Aperol, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Step 4: Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Step 5: Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fresh herbs.
