Iridescent Citrus & Avocado Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A refreshing salad with vibrant layers of citrus segments, creamy avocado, and a shimmering honey-lime dressing. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs large, sliced avocado, peeled and sectioned navel oranges, peeled and sectioned blood oranges 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 320 calories and feeds 2, 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 large, sliced avocado
• 2, peeled and sectioned navel oranges
• 1, peeled and sectioned blood oranges
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1, zest and juice lime
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp, finely sliced chives
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, honey, and extra virgin olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Toss mixed greens with 1 tbsp of the lime dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Arrange avocado slices and citrus segments (navel and blood oranges) over the dressed greens. Drizzle with remaining dressing, then sprinkle with sliced chives and toasted pumpkin seeds.
4. Step 4: Gently toss the salad just before serving to distribute the dressing without breaking the citrus segments, ensuring the citrus segments retain their vibrant color and the avocado stays creamy.