Chile Lime Crab Salad with Tomato Avocado

Fresh, zesty, and irresistibly flavorful, this Chile Lime Crab Salad with Tomato and Avocado is a standout dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. Featuring tender lump crab meat dressed in a tangy chile lime vinaigrette with a touch of spice, this salad is perfectly balanced with sweet grape tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a hint of heat from diced jalapeño. A medley of vibrant cilantro and crisp green onion add freshness, while a romaine lettuce base keeps it light yet satisfying. Ideal for a quick yet elegant meal, this no-cook recipe is perfect for summer lunches or as a show-stopping appetizer. Packed with bright flavors and wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers craving a Southwest-inspired twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound lump crab meat
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 large avocado
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• 2 stalks green onion
• 1 small jalapeño pepper
• 2 cups romaine lettuce

Directions

Step 1

Carefully pick through the lump crab meat to remove any pieces of shell or cartilage. Set aside in a medium bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be the chile lime dressing.

Step 3

Halve the grape tomatoes and dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces. Roughly chop the cilantro and thinly slice the green onion. Seed and finely dice the jalapeño pepper.

Step 4

Add the prepared vegetables (tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, green onion, and jalapeño) to the bowl with the crab meat.

Step 5

Pour the chile lime dressing over the crab and vegetables. Gently toss everything together, being careful not to break up the delicate crab meat or avocado.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if needed.

Step 7

To serve, lay a bed of romaine lettuce on each plate or bowl. Spoon the Chile Lime Crab Salad on top of the lettuce.

Step 8

Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1037.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1174.6

Total Fat 77.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.7g
Cholesterol 240.1mg	0%
Sodium 2408.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 13.4g
Protein 87.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 422.7mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 3307.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.3%

Protein: 28.8%

Carbs: 13.9%