Sunrise Citrus Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A vibrant, zesty salad bursting with the brightness of citrus and the creaminess of avocado, inspired by the sun's radiant energy. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 20 minutes pairs medium, juiced ripe lemons, large, diced avocado, small, thinly sliced 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

• 2 medium, peeled and segmented ripe oranges
• 1 medium, juiced ripe lemons
• 1 large, diced avocado
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 4 cups, fresh spinach
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup orange segments, 1/2 cup lemon segments, 1/2 cup spinach, and 1/4 cup red onion. Toss gently to mix.
2. Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, add the remaining orange and lemon segments, and toss until evenly coated. Garnish with the remaining spinach and avocado cubes.