Citrus and Rainbow Vegetable Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A vibrant citrus salad with rainbow-colored vegetables and a zesty dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs grapefruit, orange, red onion 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 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

• 1 small, segmented grapefruit
• 1 medium, segmented orange
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 4 cups, chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 ripe, diced avocado
• 1/4 cup, pitted black olives
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 small diced avocado, 1/4 cup pitted black olives, and 1 small thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, and 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Toss the salad with the dressing, ensuring each piece is coated.
4. Step 4: Gently fold in 1 small segmented grapefruit and 1 medium segmented orange, dividing the segments evenly among the salad.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately, garnished with additional lemon zest for a bright, citrusy finish.