California Crab Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this California Crab Salad is the perfect dish to celebrate the bounty of fresh ingredients. Featuring tender chunks of fresh crab meat, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and peppery arugula, this salad bursts with vibrant textures and tastes. A zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, with a hint of optional fresh dill, ties it all together for a light yet satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch, brunch, or a refreshing dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes without any cooking required, this seafood salad is as easy to make as it is delightful to eat. Add a sprinkle of croutons for extra crunch, and enjoy a taste of California sunshine in every bite! Keywords: "California Crab Salad," "seafood salad recipe," "fresh crab salad with avocado," "healthy summer salad."
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Ingredients
- 400 grams Fresh crab meat
- 2 pieces Ripe avocado
- 1 piece English cucumber
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 piece Red onion
- 100 grams Arugula or mixed greens
- 1 piece Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 50 grams Croutons (optional)
Directions
Step 1
1. Prepare the vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the avocado into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Step 2
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, diced avocado, sliced onions, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
Step 3
3. Add the arugula or mixed greens to the bowl. Toss gently to combine, being careful not to crush the avocado.
Step 4
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. If using fresh dill, finely chop and add it to the dressing.
Step 5
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 6
6. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Step 7
7. Garnish with optional croutons for added crunch, and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1529.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1648.8 |
| Total Fat 101.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 211.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6040.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 100.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.1g | |
| Protein 98.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 769.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4234.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories