Networked Herb & Citrus Herb Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A refreshing salad where interconnected herb flavors create a harmonious taste experience, inspired by hidden network connections. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 20 minutes pairs mixed greens, medium avocado, orange 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 310 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

• 5 oz mixed greens
• 1 medium avocado
• 1 orange
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 2 tbsp fresh mint
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Wash and dry 5 oz mixed greens, then place in a large bowl. Halve 1 medium avocado, remove pit, and slice thinly; add to greens. Segment 1 orange by cutting between membranes, then arrange segments over salad.
2. Step 2: Finely chop 1/4 cup fresh basil and 2 tbsp fresh mint. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad, then gently toss with clean hands until all ingredients are coated and the herbs are distributed throughout.
4. Step 4: Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving, ensuring the citrus notes and herbs are fully integrated.