Citrus Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

A refreshing and vibrant citrus salad featuring juicy oranges and tangy lime, tossed in a sweet honey-lime dressing, perfect for a light and fun starter. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs navel oranges, grapefruit, fresh mint leaves 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 120 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

• 3 medium, peeled and sliced navel oranges
• 1 medium, peeled and segmented grapefruit
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of honey, 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until the dressing emulsifies and is smooth.
2. Step 2: Place the 3 peeled and sliced medium navel oranges and 1 peeled and segmented medium grapefruit into a large salad bowl.
3. Step 3: Pour the honey-lime dressing over the citrus slices and gently toss to coat all the fruit evenly.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad and toss lightly again just before serving to add a refreshing herbal note.