Mediterranean Diet Friendly Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Fresh, bright, and loaded with good-for-you ingredients, this crab and avocado salad is the kind of dish that feels indulgent while checking every box for wholesome eating. Lump crab meat brings lean protein to the bowl, while creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and crunchy celery create layers of texture that keep every bite interesting. The citrus herb dressing — built on extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a warm hint of turmeric and ginger — is exactly the kind of heart-healthy fat-forward base that makes this style of eating so satisfying and sustainable. Tossing the avocado in last with just a few gentle folds is a smart technique that keeps those cubes intact, so you get pockets of richness rather than a muddled mash. Fresh parsley, chives, and optional cilantro tie everything together with herby brightness that feels genuinely Mediterranean in spirit. This is the kind of no-fuss, no-heat recipe that shines at a summer lunch or as an elegant starter when you want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen.
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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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