Barley Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Fresh, bright, and genuinely impressive, this crab and avocado salad is the kind of dish that looks like you spent hours on it but comes together with minimal effort. Lump crab meat gets tossed with crisp cucumber, celery, scallion greens, and a generous handful of fresh herbs before being dressed in a zippy citrus vinaigrette built from apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a warm hit of turmeric and ginger. The result is layered and complex without a single complicated step. Creamy avocado cubes are folded in last with just a few gentle turns, so they hold their shape and add richness to every bite rather than disappearing into the mix. Every ingredient here is naturally free from grain-based additives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — the recipe just works as written. It's a perfect centerpiece for a light lunch or an elegant starter, and a squeeze of fresh lemon right before serving ties the whole thing together beautifully.
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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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