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Citrus Avocado Salad & Lime Vinaigrette

Jun 21, 2025 (updated Jun 23, 2025) (Leave a Comment)

I try to keep at least two favorite dressings in my refrigerator every week that I can use on salads and bowls of veggies and protein. Lately it's been miso vinaigrette and lemon vinaigrette.

I pulled together a new salad this week that makes a great base for grilled or sautéed salmon and other protein sources. I created a lime-based dressing for this vegetable and fruit medley. It similar to my lemon vinaigrette, except the lemon juice is swapped out in favor of lime juice.

A quick note about sweetness: I tend to make my dressings a bit on the sweet side however you can easily reduce the sweetener by up to ¼ of the amount and still have a great dressing.

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Citrus Avocado Salad & Lime Vinaigrette

This salad is great as a base for grilled or sautéed protein. It also makes a great side salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 142kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces arugula
  • 6 ounces spring greens
  • 1 large red bell pepper trimmed and thinly sliced into bite-size pieces
  • ½ small red onion trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 large avocado sliced into bite-size cubes
  • 2 mandarin oranges peeled, separated and sliced into bite-size pieces
  • 1 large Persian cucumber or other cucumber, diced into bite-size pieces
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Instructions

  • Add the arugula and greens to a large bowl and toss together. If the green leaves are large I sometimes cut them with a scissor or tear them a bit with my hands.
  • Add the reaming ingredients and toss with large forks or spoons.
  • When ready to serve, drizzle the lime vinaigrette (recipe below) over the entire salad or dress each salad after portioning it out in separate bowls or plates.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for a few days.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 838mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6668IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg
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Lime Vinaigrette

Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 43kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 large lime
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup olives oil
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Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a small blender and process for several seconds until creamy.
  • Store at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for a few weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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