Red Meat Allergy Friendly Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Bright, fresh, and loaded with sweet lump crab, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, this salad is the kind of dish that feels like a treat without requiring much effort at all. Every ingredient here is naturally free from red meat, so there's no substituting or second-guessing — just clean, vibrant flavors from start to finish. The citrus herb dressing is the real secret weapon: a quick whisk of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, turmeric, and ginger creates something golden, tangy, and just a little warm-spiced that ties the whole bowl together beautifully. Celery and scallion greens add a satisfying crunch, while the fresh parsley and chives keep things herbaceous and light. The technique of folding the avocado in last with just a couple of gentle turns is a small but important step — it keeps those cubes intact so every bite has a buttery, creamy contrast to the tender crab. This is the kind of salad that works equally well as a showstopping starter or a satisfying lunch on its own, especially with a few lemon wedges squeezed over the top right before eating.
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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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