Chilled Avocado and Citrus Salad with Fresh Cilantro

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A refreshing salad featuring creamy avocado, tangy citrus segments, and zesty cilantro, dressed in a light lime vinaigrette. This mexican-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs medium avocado, navel orange, blood orange 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 180 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

• 1 medium avocado
• 1 navel orange
• 1 blood orange
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• pinch salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and slice into thin half-moons. Segment both oranges by cutting between membranes with a knife, then place segments in a bowl.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, juice from 1 lime, and a pinch of salt to make the dressing. Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro to the dressing and mix well.
3. Step 3: Gently toss avocado slices and orange segments with the dressing until evenly coated. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to chill before serving.
4. Step 4: Serve chilled, garnished with extra cilantro and a sprinkle of lime zest for a bright, refreshing finish.