Glowing Citrus and Bearberry Seed Salad with Alpha Arbutin Dressing

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A refreshing salad combining crisp greens, juicy citrus segments, and crunchy bearberry seeds, dressed in a bright alpha arbutin-infused vinaigrette to brighten your palate. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, orange segments, grapefruit segments 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp alpha arbutin powder until the dressing is smooth and slightly emulsified.
  2. Step 2: Season the dressing with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, whisking again to combine.
  3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, toss 5 cups of mixed salad greens with 1 cup orange segments and 1 cup grapefruit segments.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle the alpha arbutin vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted bearberry seeds over the top for a nutty crunch and serve immediately for a refreshing, bright salad experience.

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