Rice Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Sweet, briny lump crab and buttery avocado are a natural pairing, and this salad leans all the way into that combination with crisp cucumber, celery, and a bright citrus herb dressing that ties everything together. The turmeric and ginger give the vinaigrette a warm, golden hue and a subtle depth that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special than your average seafood salad. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — it just works as written. The technique of folding in the avocado last with only a few gentle turns is a small but important step that keeps those cubes creamy and intact instead of turning into guacamole. Fresh parsley, chives, and optional cilantro layer in herby brightness without overwhelming the delicate crab. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table but comes together with minimal effort and a single mixing bowl.
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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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