North Dallas Citrus and Avocado Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A refreshing salad blending sweet citrus, creamy avocado, and crisp greens with a bright honey-lime dressing, perfect for light meals or sides. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed salad greens, large, peeled and sliced navel orange, medium, peeled and segmented grapefruit for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 large, peeled and sliced navel orange
• 1 medium, peeled and segmented grapefruit
• 1, peeled, pitted, and sliced ripe avocado
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp, fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well emulsified to make the dressing.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large peeled and sliced navel orange, 1 medium peeled and segmented grapefruit, 1 sliced ripe avocado, and 1/4 thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly without bruising the avocado.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted pepitas over the top for crunch and serve immediately as a bright, fresh side or light lunch.