Almond Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Fresh, bright, and genuinely impressive, this crab and avocado salad is the kind of dish that feels like a special occasion even on a Tuesday. Lump crab meat gets tossed with crisp cucumber, celery, and a handful of fresh herbs, then brought together with a citrus dressing that's tangy, golden from turmeric, and just a little warm from ground ginger. The avocado goes in last, folded gently so the cubes hold their shape and give you that creamy, buttery contrast in every bite. Because the ingredient list is built entirely around whole, fresh produce, seafood, and pantry staples, there's nothing here that sneaks in tree nuts — no almond flour, no almond oil, no trail-mix-style add-ins to second-guess. That makes it a genuinely easy choice for anyone navigating nut-free eating without wanting to sacrifice flavor or elegance. Serve it right away with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh cilantro, and it's the kind of salad people ask you to bring to every gathering.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt until the dressing is smooth and uniform in color.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cucumber, celery, scallion greens, parsley, and chives. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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