Ventral-Inspired Citrus and Avocado Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

A refreshing salad combining zesty citrus fruits and creamy avocado, representing the ventral side’s fresh, vital qualities. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed salad greens, medium avocado, diced, large orange, peeled and segmented 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 salad greens
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
• 1 medium grapefruit, peeled and segmented
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens with 1 medium diced avocado, 1 large peeled orange segmented, and 1 medium peeled grapefruit segmented.
2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion and 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts, tossing gently to mix.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified and slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly until all ingredients are coated and vibrant.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately for a fresh and bright salad experience.