Aperol-Orange Tomato Salad
A bright, refreshing salad featuring juicy tomatoes and fresh basil, dressed in a light Aperol vinaigrette that enhances natural sweetness. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs Cherry tomatoes, Fresh basil, Aperol 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 150 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
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil
- 1 tbsp Aperol
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp White balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Halve 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes and arrange in a bowl, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
- Step 2: In a small jar, combine 1 tbsp Aperol, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Seal and shake vigorously for 30 seconds until emulsified and the mixture is smooth.
- Step 3: Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and basil, then toss gently until evenly coated and the tomatoes are glistening with the dressing.
