Half-and-Half Citrus Green Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

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

A refreshing salad combining half mixed greens and half arugula, tossed with a bright honey-citrus vinaigrette for a light and zesty starter. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, arugula, orange juice 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 160 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 cups mixed salad greens
• 3 cups arugula
• 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, toasted sliced almonds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 3 cups mixed salad greens and 3 cups arugula, tossing gently to mix.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and slightly thickened.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the honey-citrus vinaigrette over the greens and toss lightly to coat. Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds on top for crunch and serve immediately.