Peephole Camera Citrus Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A vibrant, refreshing salad with a tangy citrus vinaigrette and crisp vegetables for a clear, bright flavor profile. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs mixed greens, grape tomatoes, red onion 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 220 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

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 1 small red onion
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 4 cups mixed greens, 1 pint halved grape tomatoes, and 1 small diced red onion in a large bowl.
2. Step 2: In a separate jar, whisk 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced avocado and 1 zested lemon to the salad, then drizzle with the vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat.
4. Step 4: Garnish with additional lemon zest and serve immediately.