Winter Citrus Avocado Salad (Printable)

A vibrant blend of winter citrus, creamy avocado, fresh mint, and greens for a refreshing dish.

# What You Need:

→ Citrus

01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
02 - 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
03 - 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented

→ Avocado

04 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Salad Base

06 - 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

12 - 2 tablespoons toasted pistachios or sliced almonds
13 - Zest of 1 orange

# How to Make It:

01 - Carefully remove peel and white pith from oranges and blood oranges, slicing them into rounds. Segment the grapefruit.
02 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
03 - Place mixed greens evenly on a large serving platter or individual plates.
04 - Top the greens with sliced avocado, orange rounds, blood orange rounds, and grapefruit segments.
05 - Drizzle the dressing uniformly over the arranged citrus and greens.
06 - Sprinkle fresh mint leaves on top, then scatter toasted pistachios or sliced almonds and orange zest, if desired.
07 - Serve immediately to preserve freshness and vibrant flavors.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can make it on a Tuesday night without fuss.
  • The combination of creaminess and brightness feels indulgent but is actually nourishing and light.
  • It's the kind of salad that looks like you spent hours on it, but nobody needs to know the truth.
02 -
  • If your avocado is hard when you want to serve, don't panic—cut and serve it straight from the skin with a spoon; it'll taste better than forcing a mushy one.
  • The dressing works best when it's not added until the last moment; a salad drowning in liquid 10 minutes before you eat it tastes sad.
03 -
  • Zest your orange before you peel and segment it—this tiny step prevents the waste and gives you that pop of flavor at the end.
  • If you're making this ahead for a gathering, keep everything in separate containers and assemble it just before people sit down; the difference is noticeable and worth the small effort.

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