Memorial Day Citrus and Avocado Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

A refreshing salad combining bright citrus segments, creamy avocado, and crunchy greens tossed in a sweet honey vinaigrette, ideal for holiday gatherings. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed salad greens, large grapefruit, peeled and segmented, medium ripe avocado, diced 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 180 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

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented
• 1 large navel orange, peeled and segmented
• 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large peeled and segmented grapefruit, 1 large peeled and segmented navel orange, 1 medium diced ripe avocado, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the dressing emulsifies and becomes slightly thick.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the honey vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without bruising the fruit or avocado. Serve immediately for the freshest flavors.