Holiday Greens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A refreshing salad featuring garden greens, citrus segments, and a bright vinaigrette, perfect for holiday gatherings. This American salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Mixed greens, Orange, and Grapefruit 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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

• 4 cups Mixed greens
• 1 Orange, segmented
• 1 Grapefruit, segmented
• 1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup Walnuts, toasted
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup segmented orange, 1 cup segmented grapefruit, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Divide salad among plates, top with 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, and serve immediately to maintain crispness.