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Healthy Crab Meat Salad

Healthy Crab Meat Salad with Avocado for Fresh Summer Vibes

Enjoy a vibrant Healthy Crab Meat Salad loaded with crab, avocado, and lime, perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 16 oz Jumbo Lump Crab Choose refrigerated variety for best quality
  • 1 Avocado, diced Ensure avocado is ripe for optimal flavor
  • 1 cup Halved Grape Tomatoes Any ripe tomatoes can be used as a substitute
  • 1/3 cup Freshly Chopped Parsley Can substitute with cilantro
  • 1 Shallot, very thinly sliced Red onion can work if needed
  • 1 Jalapeño, finely minced Provides a mild heat
  • Kosher Salt and Cracked Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Dressing
  • 2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil Optional for a lighter salad
  • 2 Ripe Limes, zested and juiced Choose heavier limes for more juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your fresh ingredients, rinse crab, and prepare vegetables.
  2. In a large bowl, combine crab meat, avocado, tomatoes, shallots, jalapeño, and parsley.
  3. Zest and juice limes over the salad, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Drizzle olive oil and toss lightly to coat.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 16gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Inspect crab meat for shells, ensure avocado is ripe, and adjust lime juice and salt to taste.

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