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Cucumber Crab Avocado Salad Recipe
Don't let the gourmet look and taste of this Cucumber Crab Avocado Salad recipe fool you, it's actually quick and easy to make! Impress your guests with this delicious salad all summer long!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1 ¼ pounds seedless cucumber
- ¼ cup oil avocado or olive
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 ounces lump crab meat
- 2 small avocados thinly sliced
- 3-4 tablespoons mint finely chopped
Instructions
- Thinly slice cucumbers into ⅛” slices with either a mandolin or by using a knife.1-1 ¼ pounds seedless cucumber
- Lay the cucumber out into a single layer and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of salt. Let sit for 10-15 minutes and then dab any excess moisture with a paper towel.
- Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, ginger, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.¼ cup oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Combine cucumber slices and oil mixture in a large bowl. Toss until the cucumber is well coated.
- Add in the crab, sliced avocado, and chopped mint. Mix until just combined, being careful not to over-mix. Enjoy!6 ounces lump crab meat, 2 small avocados, 3-4 tablespoons mint
Notes
- Slicing: A mandoline is the quickest and easiest way to slice cucumber.
- Salt: Use the salt trick to prevent excess moisture from ruining the salad.
- Avocado: You want the avocado to be ripe and firm for the best results.
- Stirring: Don't overmix or the lump crab will fall apart and the avocado will get mushy.
- Serving: As this salad sits, the cucumber and mint will become soggy, and the avocado will brown. So serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
