Apricot Almond Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A refreshing salad combining sweet dried apricots, crunchy almonds, and mixed greens tossed in a bright citrus vinaigrette perfect for spring. This Mediterranean-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, dried apricots, slivered almonds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 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.

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 3/4 cup, chopped dried apricots
• 1/3 cup, toasted slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup, fresh squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp, fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots, and 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds for texture and sweetness.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the dressing emulsifies and becomes bright and tangy.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately for a crisp, flavorful spring salad.