Bay City Beach Breeze Citrus Salad

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

A refreshing, zesty salad with local Texas produce and a bright lime-cilantro dressing that captures coastal vibes. This texas coastal-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, large avocado, cucumber 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

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 large avocado
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 3 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1 lime
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• pinch black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice 1 large avocado and 1/2 cucumber into 1/2-inch cubes. Thinly slice 1/4 cup red onion. Finely chop 3 tbsp cilantro, reserving 1 tbsp for garnish.
2. Step 2: Zest 1 lime to get 1 tsp zest, then cut it into wedges. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tsp lime zest, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, avocado, cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle with 3/4 of the dressing and toss gently until greens are lightly coated and vegetables are evenly distributed.
4. Step 4: Divide salad between plates. Drizzle with remaining dressing, then sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.