Bitter Citrus Salad with Arugula

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A vibrant salad combining the sharp bitterness of grapefruit and arugula with a zesty lemon-avocado dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs grapefruit segments, arugula, avocado 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 240 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

• 4 medium grapefruit segments
• 4 cups arugula
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 small red onion
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice grapefruit segments into 1/2-inch cubes. Thinly slice red onion and toss with 1 tbsp lemon juice to prevent browning.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp salt until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Layer arugula in a serving dish, then arrange grapefruit, onion, and avocado on top. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of sea salt and a few microgreens for added bitterness.