Nitrate & Nitrite Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Fresh, vibrant, and completely free of processed meats or cured ingredients, this crab and avocado salad is the kind of dish that feels indulgent without any of the usual concerns around preserved seafood products. Lump crab meat, picked clean of shells, pairs beautifully with creamy avocado cubes, crisp cucumber, and the bright snap of celery and scallion greens. The citrus herb dressing — built from extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a warm hint of turmeric and ginger — ties everything together with a clean, zesty finish that lets the natural sweetness of the crab shine. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden preservatives or additives. The technique matters too: folding the avocado in with just a few gentle turns keeps those cubes intact, giving you gorgeous pockets of richness throughout rather than a muddled mash. Fresh parsley, chives, and optional cilantro add layers of herbal brightness that make this feel restaurant-worthy with very little effort. Serve it immediately with lemon wedges and it's an effortlessly elegant meal that's as clean as it is delicious.
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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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