Creamy Avocado and Popular Greens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

A refreshing salad combining creamy avocado with a mix of popular leafy greens, dressed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 10 minutes pairs medium, diced ripe avocado, baby spinach, arugula 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

• 1 medium, diced ripe avocado
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 cup, chopped radicchio
• 3 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, sliced toasted almonds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 2 cups baby spinach, 2 cups arugula, 1 cup chopped radicchio, and 1 diced medium ripe avocado.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the greens and avocado, tossing gently to coat without mashing the avocado.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds over the top for crunch and serve immediately.