Bay City Citrus & Avocado Salad

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

A refreshing, sun-kissed salad with a bright citrus dressing that captures the essence of coastal Bay City adventures. This american-inspired salads (gluten-free) ready in about 15 minutes pairs ripe, diced avocado, peeled and sectioned grapefruit, orange 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 220 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.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe, diced avocado
• 1/2, peeled and sectioned grapefruit
• 1/4 cup orange segments
• 1/4 cup arugula
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, gently combine 1 diced avocado, 1/2 peeled grapefruit sections, and 1/4 cup orange segments, then add 1/4 cup arugula and toss just until coated.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until the dressing emulsifies and becomes glossy.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and the arugula is lightly dressed, ensuring no ingredients clump together.