Turkey Lake Citrus Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

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

A refreshing regional salad blending crisp greens with juicy citrus segments and a zesty honey-lime dressing. This Mediterranean salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, oranges, and grapefruit 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 oranges, peeled and segmented
• 1 medium grapefruit, peeled and segmented
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/3 cup toasted pecans
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 2 medium peeled and segmented oranges, 1 medium peeled and segmented grapefruit, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/3 cup toasted pecans.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until the vinaigrette is emulsified and slightly thickened.
3. Step 3: Pour the honey-lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately for a crisp, bright salad that highlights regional citrus flavors.