No-Cook Citrus Avocado Salad with Toasted Seeds

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A refreshing no-cook salad combining creamy avocado, bright citrus segments, and crunchy toasted seeds for texture and flavor contrast. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe avocados, orange, grapefruit for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds and 1/4 cup sunflower seeds for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 diced ripe avocados, 1 large orange segmented, and 1 medium grapefruit segmented, gently tossing to mix without mashing.
  3. Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp honey, and 1/2 tsp salt until emulsified.
  4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the avocado and citrus mixture, tossing gently to coat.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle the toasted seeds and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves on top just before serving for a burst of freshness and crunch.

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