Citrus Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Creamy avocado meets bright citrus in a 10-minute salad that feels restaurant-quality but lives in your weeknight rotation. Crisp greens, juicy citrus segments, and a punchy lime dressing make this a keeper.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or butter lettuce)
- 1 whole avocado, ripe
- 1 whole citrus (orange, grapefruit, or blood orange), segmented
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Place greens in a large bowl. Slice avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop flesh into thin slices.
- 2
Cut citrus segments free from the pith over the bowl so juice collects below.
- 3
Whisk lime juice with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper until emulsified.
- 4
Add avocado slices and red onion to the bowl with greens and citrus.
- 5
Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated.
- 6
Serve immediately while avocado is still creamy.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- whisk
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