A quick and colorful citrus avocado salad with avocado, crisp endive, juicy citrus, and a honey-tangerine vinaigrette. Bright, fresh, and perfect for lunch, brunch, or as a side salad!
🥗 Citrus Avocado Salad with Honey Tangerine Vinaigrette
Light and bright, this citrus avocado salad is a refreshing combination of ripe avocado, crisp endive, and juicy citrus segments. Silky avocado slices complement tender endive and vibrant citrus, all lightly tossed in a honey-tangerine vinaigrette. This avocado citrus salad is a quick and colorful dish that works beautifully as a light lunch, a brunch addition, or a stunning side salad. Sweet, tart, bitter and buttery all at once, this salad is simple to put together but complex in flavors.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Citrus and Avocado Salad
- Colorful & nutritious: Sweet citrus and buttery avocado make a beautiful and healthy dish.
- Textural contrast: Tender endive, silky avocado, juicy citrus, and crunchy toasted almonds.
- Quick & easy: Ready in 15 minutes with minimal prep.
🛒 Ingredients — With Notes for Best Results
For the Citrus Avocado Salad
- Endive: Slightly bitter, crisp structure; trim and separate just before assembling.
- Avocados: Silky texture; toss with a little vinaigrette to prevent browning.
- Grapefruit: Sweet-tart flavor; remove membranes for a clean bite.
- Tangerine: Adds sweetness; peel fully to avoid bitterness.
- Fresh mint: Adds a refreshing final touch; chop finely for even flavor.
- Toasted almonds: Crunchy and nutty; lightly toast to enhance flavor.
For the Honey Tangerine Vinaigrette
- Fresh tangerine juice: Sweet and tangy base.
- Raw honey: Balances citrus acidity; swap for agave for vegan option.
- White wine vinegar: Adds brightness; champagne vinegar works too.
- Extra‑virgin olive oil: Smooth richness; avocado oil works as well.
- Sea salt & black pepper (to taste): Enhances flavor without overpowering.
Tip: Mix citrus varieties (grapefruit, blood oranges, tangerines) for more color and flavor.
👩🍳 How to Make This Avocado and Citrus Salad
1️⃣ Make the Honey Tangerine Vinaigrette
Whisk tangerine juice, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
2️⃣ Prep the Citrus
Peel and segment grapefruit and tangerines, removing membranes for tender, juicy pieces.
3️⃣ Slice the Avocado
Cut avocados into even slices and gently toss with a small amount of dressing to prevent browning.
4️⃣ Assemble the Salad
Arrange endive leaves on a serving platter. Top with citrus segments and avocado slices.
5️⃣ Finish with Toppings
Drizzle remaining dressing, then sprinkle with chopped mint and toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
🌿 Variations & Add-Ins for Your Citrus Salad with Avocado
- Mix in arugula or baby spinach for extra greens
- Crumbled feta or goat cheese for creaminess
- Pistachios instead of almonds for a twist
🧠 Tips for the Perfect Avocado and Citrus Salad
- Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mush.
- Supreme citrus (remove membranes) for clean, juicy bites.
- Toast nuts lightly to bring out flavor.
- Assemble just before serving to keep avocado fresh.
🧾 Nutrition & Serving
- Gluten-free
- Grain-free
- Vegetarian / easily vegan (swap honey for agave)
- Paleo-friendly
❓ FAQ — Citrus Avocado Salad
Can I make this salad ahead of time?
Yes — prep citrus and vinaigrette ahead, but assemble just before serving to keep avocado fresh.
What citrus fruits work best?
Grapefruit, tangerines, blood oranges, and navel oranges all add flavor and color. Use your favorite combination.
How do I prevent avocado from browning?
Toss avocado slices with a small amount of vinaigrette immediately after slicing.
🎉 Final Thoughts
This citrus avocado salad is a vibrant, refreshing blend of sweet, tangy, and buttery flavors. Quick, colorful, and versatile, it’s perfect for lunch, brunch, or as a side salad. Each bite delivers a delightful mix of fresh flavors and textures that brighten any meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon/5ml raw orange blossom honey (or any other fragrant honey, for vegan substitute the liquid sweeter of your choice)
- 2 Tablespoons/30ml freshly squeezed tangerine juice
- 1 Tablespoon/15ml white wine or champagne vinegar
- ¼ cup/60ml extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 small ripe Hass avocados
- 1 large red grapefruit
- 2 medium tangerines (plus more for juice for the vinaigrette)
- 4 medium endives, trimmed, leaves separated
- 2 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup/28g roasted almonds, chopped
Instructions
- Place the honey, tangerine juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl . Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.
- Cut the avocados in ½, removing the seed and carefully cut each half into thick slices in the shell. Carefully peel the shell and remove the slices.
- Toss the avocado slices in the vinaigrette to prevent them from browning while you prepare the rest of the salad.
- Using a sharp knife , peel the grapefruit and tangerines removing all the white pith, then cut into segments by cutting between the membranes to release the wedges or cut crosswise into rounds.
- Arrange the avocado slices, endive leaves and citrus segments on a large platter. Spoon the remaining vinaigrette on top, sprinkling with the chopped mint, chopped almonds and additional salt and pepper to taste if desired.
Notes
Dietary info:
Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Paleo, For Vegan (substitute agave syrup for the honey)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 262Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 117mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 6gSugar: 10gProtein: 3g
Nutritional information for recipes contained on this website, such as calories, fat, carbs, etc. are only estimates and are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
So colorful and refreshing! Love citrus salad this time of the year. If only its not so freezing!!