BHA & BHT Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying, this crab and avocado salad is the kind of dish that feels special without requiring much effort at all. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — lump crab, ripe avocado, crisp cucumber, celery, and a handful of fresh herbs — which means no synthetic preservatives like BHA or BHT anywhere in sight. That matters more than you might think, since those additives sneak into a surprising number of packaged dressings, seasoning blends, and even some seafood products. The citrus herb dressing comes together with extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, turmeric, and ginger — bright, clean flavors that let the crab shine rather than compete with it. Folding the avocado in at the end with just a few gentle turns keeps those cubes creamy and intact, giving every bite a luxurious richness. Serve it immediately with lemon wedges and a scatter of fresh cilantro, and you've got a stunning plate that's as clean as it is delicious.
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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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