No-Cook Citrus Avocado Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A bright and refreshing salad featuring creamy avocado, juicy citrus segments, and crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds, dressed with a zesty lime vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ripe avocado, orange, 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 280 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, diced into 1/2-inch cubes ripe avocado
• 1 medium, peeled and segmented orange
• 1 medium, peeled and segmented grapefruit
• 1/4 cup, toasted pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toast 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until they start to pop and turn golden; remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified and set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, gently combine 1 large diced ripe avocado, 1 medium peeled and segmented orange, and 1 medium peeled and segmented grapefruit.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the fruit and avocado mixture and toss gently to coat without mashing the avocado.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves over the salad just before serving for a crunchy herbal finish.