Orange and Bitter Greens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

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A bright, balanced salad featuring bitter greens and blood oranges, elevated by a bittersweet citrus dressing inspired by Aperol's flavor profile. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Mixed bitter greens, Blood orange, Orange 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 180 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 oz mixed bitter greens, 1/2 peeled and segmented blood orange, and 1/2 peeled and segmented orange. Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette and toss gently until evenly coated.

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