Wheat Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying, this crab and avocado salad is the kind of dish that feels like a treat without requiring much effort at all. Lump crab meat pairs beautifully with creamy avocado cubes, crisp cucumber, and the bright snap of celery and scallion greens, making every forkful interesting. The citrus herb dressing — built from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon, turmeric, and ginger — ties everything together with a warm, golden tang that elevates the whole bowl. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out; it's just clean, whole food from start to finish. The technique of folding the avocado in last with just a few gentle turns is a small but smart move that keeps those cubes intact and gorgeous rather than turning the salad into guacamole. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon at the table make it feel restaurant-worthy with almost no extra work. This one is equally at home as a light lunch, an elegant starter, or a crowd-pleasing dish to bring to a summer 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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