Aperol-Infused Orange Herb Salad
A vibrant citrus salad with arugula, orange segments, and a bittersweet Aperol vinaigrette for a refreshing twist on traditional aperitif pairings. This Italian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Aperol, Extra-virgin olive oil, Lemon juice 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 220 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 1/4 cup Aperol
- 1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Orange zest
- 4 cups Arugula
- 1/2 cup Orange segments
- 1/4 cup Walnuts
- 1/2 cup Goat cheese
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup Aperol, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp orange zest until emulsified. Set aside.
- Step 2: Toss 4 cups arugula with 1/2 cup orange segments, 1/4 cup walnuts, 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Fold in the Aperol vinaigrette until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Serve chilled, garnished with additional orange zest for a citrusy finish.
