Arizona Classic Car Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A refreshing garden salad with crisp greens, juicy oranges, and a zesty citrus dressing, evoking the sunny Arizona landscape where classic cars are cherished. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, peeled and sectioned navel oranges, thinly sliced red onion 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 320 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

• 5 oz mixed greens
• 2, peeled and sectioned navel oranges
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, toasted walnuts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• pinch black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 5 oz mixed greens, 2 peeled and sectioned navel oranges, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup toasted walnuts.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently until all components are evenly coated and the greens are glistening.
4. Step 4: Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving immediately.