Aperol-Orange Arugula Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A light and zesty salad featuring peppery arugula, sweet orange segments, and a bright Aperol vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs Arugula, Orange, Walnuts 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 200 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 oz Arugula
• 1 medium, peeled and sectioned Orange
• 1/4 cup, toasted Walnuts
• 1 oz, crumbled Feta cheese
• 1 tsp Aperol
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Honey
• pinch Salt
• pinch Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tsp Aperol, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper until emulsified and slightly thickened.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 oz arugula, 1 medium peeled and sectioned orange, 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, and 1 oz crumbled feta cheese.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently for 30 seconds until evenly coated and the greens are lightly dressed.