Description
Healthy Crab Meat Salad (No Mayo) is a delightful and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Bursting with the flavors of sweet lump crab, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes, this salad is light yet satisfying. Tossed with zesty lime juice and fresh herbs, it’s an ideal choice for a quick lunch or a vibrant side dish. Enjoy it chilled on warm days or serve it at gatherings for a nutritious option that everyone will love. With no mayonnaise in sight, this salad allows the natural flavors of seafood and vegetables to shine through while maintaining a healthy profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz ready-to-eat jumbo lump crab
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup freshly chopped parsley
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe limes, zested and juiced
- 1 jalapeño, finely minced
- 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Dice the avocado, halve the grape tomatoes, chop the parsley, and slice the shallot.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab, avocado, tomatoes, shallot, jalapeño (if using), parsley, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently stir to mix well.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss again before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg