Caribbean Citrus and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A refreshing salad combining sweet citrus, creamy avocado, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing perfect for a light Caribbean-inspired meal. This caribbean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs ripe avocados, orange segments, grapefruit 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

• 2 medium, diced ripe avocados
• 1 large orange, peeled and sliced orange segments
• 1 medium grapefruit, peeled and sliced grapefruit segments
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 diced ripe avocados, 1 large orange peeled and sliced into segments, 1 medium grapefruit peeled and segmented, and 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the cilantro-lime vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine, taking care not to mash the avocado.
4. Step 4: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately for a bright, fresh side or light lunch.