Paleo Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Fresh, bright, and genuinely satisfying, this crab and avocado salad is the kind of dish that feels like a treat without requiring any compromise. Lump crab meat and creamy avocado are a natural pairing, and the citrus herb dressing — built from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, turmeric, and ginger — ties everything together with a warm, golden tang. The cucumber, celery, and scallion greens add crunch and freshness, while the parsley and chives keep the herb flavor clean and lively. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which is exactly what makes this such a confident fit for grain-free, legume-free eating — no swaps needed, no ingredients to second-guess. The trick to keeping it beautiful is in the folding: adding the avocado last and using just a couple of gentle turns means those cubes stay intact and don't turn the whole bowl into guacamole. Serve it immediately with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of cilantro, and it's the kind of lunch or light dinner that looks like you put in far more effort than you actually did.
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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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