Citrus and Avocado Salad with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette

This Citrus and Avocado Salad with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet citrus fruits, creamy avocado, and tangy lime-cilantro vinaigrette is sure to please everyone at the table.

The inspiration for this salad came to me on a hot summer day when I was looking for something light and refreshing to eat. I had some leftover citrus fruits and avocado in my fridge, and I thought they would be perfect for a salad. I added some red onion and cilantro for a bit of crunch and flavor, and I made a simple lime-cilantro vinaigrette to dress the salad. The result was a delicious and satisfying salad that was perfect for a hot summer day.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed greens
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
• 1/2 orange, peeled and segmented
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, avocado, grapefruit, orange, red onion, and cilantro.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The combination of sweet citrus fruits, creamy avocado, and tangy lime-cilantro vinaigrette is a perfect balance of flavors.
• The red onion and cilantro add a bit of crunch and flavor to the salad.
• The lime-cilantro vinaigrette is a simple but flavorful dressing that complements the salad perfectly.
• This salad is a great way to use up leftover citrus fruits and avocado.