Chicken Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Fresh, bright, and genuinely satisfying, this crab and avocado salad is the kind of dish that feels like a treat without requiring much effort at all. Lump crab meat brings a sweet, delicate richness that pairs beautifully with creamy avocado cubes and the cool crunch of English cucumber and celery. The citrus herb dressing — built from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, turmeric, and ginger — ties everything together with a warm, golden tang that makes each bite feel a little more interesting than your average salad. Folding the avocado in at the end with just a few gentle turns is a smart move that keeps those cubes intact and prevents the whole thing from turning into guacamole. Scallion greens, fresh parsley, and chives add layers of herby freshness throughout, and an optional scatter of cilantro on top makes it look as good as it tastes. This is a naturally poultry-free dish from start to finish — no substitutions needed, no ingredient swaps to worry about — just clean, whole ingredients doing exactly what they should. Serve it immediately with lemon wedges for a lunch or light dinner that feels effortlessly elegant.
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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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