Coconut Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Sweet, briny lump crab and buttery avocado are a natural pairing, and this salad leans into that combination with crisp cucumber, celery, and a bright citrus herb dressing that ties everything together. The dressing itself is built on extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice, with turmeric and ginger adding a warm, golden depth that makes it feel a little more interesting than your average vinaigrette. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden coconut derivatives or worry about unexpected oils sneaking into the mix. The technique matters too — folding in the avocado at the end with just a couple of gentle turns keeps those cubes intact and luxurious rather than turning the whole bowl into guacamole. Scallion greens, parsley, and chives layer in freshness without overwhelming the delicate crab, and a scatter of cilantro at the end is a nice optional flourish if you have it on hand. This is the kind of dish that feels elegant enough for a dinner party but comes together quickly enough for a weeknight when you want something light and genuinely satisfying.
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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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