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Avocado Salad Recipe Recipe

This Avocado Salad is delicious! Made with oranges, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, and optional Aleppo chili flakes. Vegan, refreshing, and healthy! Use blood oranges when in season, for added color!

4.8 from 136 votes
15 mins
Total Time
2
servings
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Avocado Salad Recipe

How to Make the Best Avocado Salad Recipe

This vibrant avocado salad is the perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something extraordinary. The creamy richness of ripe avocado pairs beautifully with juicy citrus segments, while a hint of heat from jalapeño and Aleppo chili flakes adds just the right amount of kick.

What makes this salad truly special is its versatility. It works wonderfully as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or even as a unique topping for grilled fish or chicken. When blood oranges are in season, they add a stunning ruby color that makes this dish as beautiful as it is delicious.

Best of all, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. It’s vegan, naturally gluten-free, and packed with healthy fats and vitamin C—making it a go-to recipe for when you want something fresh, flavorful, and nourishing.

Avocado Salad Recipe

Avocado Salad Recipe

This Avocado Salad is delicious! Made with oranges, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, and optional Aleppo chili flakes. Vegan, refreshing, and healthy! Use blood oranges when in season, for added color!

4.8 from 136 votes
CourseSalad
CuisineMexican
Keywordavocado salad, blood orange salad, avocado orange salad, Mexican avocado salad, blood orange recipes, vegan avocado salad
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings2 servings
Calories272kcal
AuthorRare Ivy
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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Peel and cut oranges into bite-sized pieces and place in a medium bowl.
  2. Cut avocado into bite-sized pieces and place in the bowl.
  3. Add optional cilantro and jalapeño.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and chili flakes. Squeeze with half a lime. Gently toss, being careful not to over mix.
  5. Taste, adjusting salt, lime, and chili to your preference.

Notes

  • Depending on how sweet or tart your oranges are, you may need more or less lime juice.
  • Blood oranges can often be pretty tart, so start light with the lime.
  • Use a mix of orange varieties for the most beautiful presentation.
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