Herb-Infused Mezcal Citrus Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

A refreshing salad featuring smoky mezcal-marinated citrus segments with fresh herbs and a light honey dressing, perfect as a vibrant starter or side. This mexican-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs Mezzaro mezcal, Orange segments, Grapefruit segments 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 120 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

• 30 ml Mezzaro mezcal
• 1 cup Orange segments
• 1 cup Grapefruit segments
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh mint leaves
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 15 ml Lime juice
• 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 30 ml Mezzaro mezcal, 1 tbsp honey, 15 ml lime juice, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until the honey dissolves and the dressing emulsifies.
2. Step 2: In a large serving bowl, combine 1 cup orange segments, 1 cup grapefruit segments, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves.
3. Step 3: Pour the mezcal dressing over the citrus and herbs, gently tossing to coat all pieces evenly. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.