Brazil Nut Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Bright, fresh, and genuinely impressive, this crab and avocado salad is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a seaside restaurant but comes together in your own kitchen with minimal effort. Lump crab meat and creamy avocado are a natural pairing, and the crisp cucumber, celery, and scallion greens keep every bite light and satisfying. The citrus herb dressing — built on olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a warm hint of turmeric and ginger — ties everything together with a brightness that feels almost tropical. Because the whole recipe is built around whole, straightforward ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden tree nut additions that can sneak into store-bought dressings and prepared seafood salads. The technique of folding the avocado in last with just two or three gentle turns is a small but smart move that keeps those cubes intact and beautiful rather than turning the whole bowl into guacamole. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon at the table make it feel finished and a little fancy. This one is equally at home as a light lunch, a starter for a dinner party, or a showstopper you bring to a summer 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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