Edge-Enhanced Citrus Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A vibrant, refreshing salad with zesty citrus dressing, avocado, and crunchy pepitas for a perfect balance. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, peeled and segmented orange, diced avocado 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 250 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

• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1, peeled and segmented orange
• 1, diced avocado
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, fresh juice lime
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to create a smooth dressing.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mixed greens, 1 peeled and segmented orange, and 1 diced avocado.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Sprinkle 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas) on top just before serving to maintain crunch.