Citrus Vinaigrette Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A bright salad featuring half a grapefruit and half an orange, tossed in a tangy citrus vinaigrette for a refreshing and colorful dish. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed salad greens, medium grapefruit, medium 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 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

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 medium grapefruit
• 1/2 medium orange
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Segment the 1/2 grapefruit and 1/2 orange by cutting away peel and membranes, then chop segments into bite-sized pieces.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, the citrus pieces, 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion, 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately for best freshness.