Yeast Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Fresh, vibrant, and completely free of any fermented or leavened ingredients, this crab and avocado salad is the kind of dish that feels indulgent without requiring a single complicated step. Lump crab meat and creamy avocado are a natural pairing, and here they're lifted by crisp cucumber, celery, and a generous handful of fresh herbs that keep every bite bright and interesting. The citrus herb dressing — built from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, turmeric, and ginger — brings a warm, golden depth that you wouldn't expect from something so light. Because the whole thing is dressed and served fresh with no yeast-containing condiments, vinegars with added cultures, or fermented sauces in sight, it fits a yeast-free approach without any substitutions or workarounds. The trick to keeping it beautiful is folding the avocado in last with just a couple of gentle turns, so the cubes stay intact and don't turn the whole bowl into guacamole. Serve it immediately with extra lemon wedges for a squeeze at the table, and don't skip the optional cilantro — it adds a finishing pop that ties all the citrus notes together.
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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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