Grilled California Citrus and Avocado Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

A fresh salad combining grilled citrus segments and creamy avocado, dressed with a tangy honey-lime vinaigrette inspired by California flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs navel oranges, grapefruit, ripe 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 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

• 2 large, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds navel oranges
• 1 large, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds grapefruit
• 1 large, peeled, pitted, and sliced ripe avocado
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place 2 large peeled and sliced navel orange rounds and 1 large peeled and sliced grapefruit rounds directly on the grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks appear and citrus is slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Arrange 4 cups of mixed greens on a large platter, top with grilled citrus slices and 1 large sliced ripe avocado. Drizzle the honey-lime vinaigrette evenly over the salad and serve immediately.