Best Choice Avocado Salad with Citrus Dressing

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A vibrant salad featuring the best choice of ripe avocados and citrus dressing, perfect for a light lunch. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs avocados, mixed greens, 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 380 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

• 2 large avocados
• 5 oz mixed greens
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 large orange
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 2 large avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a bowl. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice and gently mash with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
2. Step 2: Thinly slice 1/4 cup red onion and halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Tear 5 oz mixed greens into bite-sized pieces.
3. Step 3: Zest 1 large orange, then cut into segments to yield 1/4 cup juice. Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Toss mixed greens with 3 tbsp citrus dressing until evenly coated. Divide among plates.
5. Step 5: Arrange avocado mixture, red onion, and cherry tomatoes over greens. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with orange zest. Serve immediately.