Pecan Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
This salad is the kind of dish that feels effortlessly impressive — cool, fresh, and packed with flavors that actually complement each other rather than compete. Lump crab and creamy avocado are a natural pairing, and the bright citrus herb dressing ties everything together with a gentle warmth from turmeric and ginger. The apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice keep things lively without overpowering the delicate sweetness of the crab. Cucumber and celery add satisfying crunch, while scallion greens, parsley, and chives layer in that fresh, herby depth you'd expect from something far more complicated to make. The trick to keeping the avocado cubes intact is in the folding — just two or three wide turns with a spatula and you're done, no mashing required. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, this recipe is naturally free of any nut-based ingredients, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — just clean, whole ingredients from start to finish. Serve it immediately with a squeeze of lemon and it's ready to steal the show at lunch, a light dinner, or any warm-weather gathering.
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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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