Xanthan Gum Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Sweet, briny lump crab and buttery avocado are a natural pairing, and this salad brings them together with crisp cucumber, celery, and a bright citrus herb dressing that ties everything into something genuinely special. The dressing is built from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice and zest, turmeric, and ginger — every ingredient is whole and clean, with zero need for stabilizers or thickeners that so many bottled dressings rely on. That makes this a great option for anyone navigating ingredient lists carefully, because the flavor comes entirely from real food. Folding the avocado in gently at the end — just two or three turns — keeps those cubes intact and gives every bite a creamy contrast to the tender crab. Scallion greens, parsley, chives, and optional cilantro layer in freshness without overwhelming the delicate seafood. Serve it right away with lemon wedges alongside and it looks and tastes like something you'd order at a nice coastal restaurant, no reservations required.
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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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