Capital Gains Citrus Salad with Roasted Nuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A bright citrus salad featuring a mix of oranges and grapefruit, topped with roasted nuts and a honey-lime dressing. This French recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs navel oranges, grapefruit, mixed salad greens 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

• 2 large, peeled and sliced navel oranges
• 1 large, peeled and sliced grapefruit
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: Arrange 4 cups mixed salad greens on a large serving platter. Evenly layer 2 large peeled and sliced navel oranges and 1 large peeled and sliced grapefruit on top.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing evenly over the citrus and greens. Sprinkle 1/2 cup toasted walnuts and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves on top for texture and aroma.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or side salad.