Bitter Citrus and Avocado Salad
A refreshing blend of zesty citrus, creamy avocado, and bitter arugula for a vibrant, tangy salad. This Mediterranean-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Arugula, Ripe avocado, Lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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
- 4 cups Arugula
- 2 medium Ripe avocado
- 1 Lime
- 1/2 Red onion
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Dice the avocado into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside. Thinly slice the red onion and soak in ice water for 5 minutes to reduce bitterness, then drain.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, toss arugula with 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until wilted.
- Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, remaining 1 tbsp lime juice, balsamic vinegar, and remaining 1/2 tsp black pepper. Drizzle over the salad.
- Step 4: Fold in avocado and onion, then toss gently. Serve immediately.
