Latin American Citrus Avocado Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

A refreshing salad combining creamy avocado, tangy citrus, and a bright cilantro vinaigrette for a light and vibrant starter or side. This latin american-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs diced ripe avocados, peeled and chopped orange segments, thinly sliced red onion 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 "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

• 2, diced ripe avocados
• 1 cup, peeled and chopped orange segments
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified into a bright cilantro vinaigrette.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 2 diced ripe avocados, 1 cup peeled and chopped orange segments, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves.
3. Step 3: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado. Serve immediately for a fresh and vibrant salad experience.