Honey Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Fresh, bright, and genuinely impressive, this crab and avocado salad is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a coastal 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 add just enough crunch to keep every bite interesting. The citrus herb dressing — built from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a warm hit of turmeric and ginger — ties everything together with a tangy, golden finish that feels anything but ordinary. Many store-bought dressings and pre-made seafood salads sneak in sweeteners, so making this one from scratch means you stay in full control of what goes into the bowl. The technique of folding in the avocado last with just a couple of gentle turns is a small but smart move that keeps those cubes intact and beautiful rather than turning the whole salad into guacamole. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon at the table make it feel complete. Serve it immediately for the best texture, and don't be surprised when everyone asks for the recipe.
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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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