South Florida Citrus and Avocado Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

A vibrant salad featuring fresh oranges, creamy avocado, and a zesty honey-lime dressing inspired by Florida’s abundant citrus. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, Florida oranges, ripe avocado 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 180 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

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 medium, peeled and segmented Florida oranges
• 1 large, diced ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified to make the dressing.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 2 peeled and segmented Florida oranges, 1 large diced ripe avocado, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately as a refreshing side or light lunch.