High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Sweet, bright, and loaded with fresh seafood, this salad is the kind of dish that feels like a treat without requiring much effort at all. Lump crab meat and creamy avocado are a natural pairing, and the crisp cucumber, celery, and scallion greens add just enough crunch to keep every bite interesting. The real star is the citrus herb dressing — a quick whisk of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, turmeric, and ginger that comes together in seconds and coats everything in warm, tangy flavor. Because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to squint at a label wondering whether a sneaky sweetener has crept into your dressing or your crab. Folding the avocado in gently at the end is a small but smart move that keeps those cubes pillowy and intact rather than turning the whole bowl into guacamole. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon at the table pulls it all together beautifully. This is the kind of clean, vibrant salad you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!