Citrus Bitter Salad

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A refreshing salad with arugula, orange segments, and a bittersweet dressing inspired by Aperol's essence. This Italian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Arugula, Orange segments, Red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss arugula, orange segments, and red onion in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: In a small jar, whisk together 1 tbsp Aperol, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately, ensuring the citrus notes and bitterness are balanced.

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