Half-Cut Citrus and Avocado Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

A refreshing salad featuring half-sliced citrus fruits and creamy avocado tossed in a lightly sweet honey vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs navel orange, peeled and halved, grapefruit, peeled and halved, ripe avocado, sliced 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 210 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 whole navel orange, peeled and halved
• 1 whole grapefruit, peeled and halved
• 1 medium ripe avocado, sliced
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare the dressing by whisking together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and emulsified.
2. Step 2: On a large salad plate, arrange 4 cups mixed salad greens as the base.
3. Step 3: Carefully slice 1 peeled navel orange and 1 peeled grapefruit into half-moon shapes by cutting each half crosswise about 1/4 inch thick, then arrange the citrus slices evenly over the greens.
4. Step 4: Fan out 1 medium ripe avocado sliced lengthwise over the top of the salad.
5. Step 5: Drizzle the honey vinaigrette evenly over the salad ingredients.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds on top for crunch and serve immediately for a bright, fresh salad.