Best 10 Crabacado Salad Recipes

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Are you searching for a delicious and easy-to-make seafood salad? Look no further than Crabacado Salad. This delightful dish combines fresh crab, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and tangy red onions, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It's perfect for a light lunch, a summer potluck, or as a party appetizer.

Also included in this article are two variations of the Crabacado Salad:

1. **Spicy Crabacado Salad**: For those who like a bit of heat, this recipe adds a kick of Sriracha or chili powder to the dressing.

2. **Creamy Crabacado Salad**: If you prefer a creamier salad, this recipe incorporates sour cream or Greek yogurt into the dressing, resulting in a smooth and luscious texture.

So, whether you're a fan of classic Crabacado Salad or looking for something with a twist, this article has got you covered. Get ready to impress your taste buds with these delectable recipes!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH JAPANESE DRESSING



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This is another one of those salads that my husband doesn't notice is a salad and that we eat fairly often at home. Now that I can find good, fresh tubs of crabmeat at the supermarket I can really rely on this as a table and tummy filler when I don't have much time for slow, store-by-specialist-store shopping. The quantities below provide generous amounts for four people, so this is the sort of starter that you can use to save you coming up with enormous amounts later on in the evening. I often halve it for a quick supper for the two of us at home, or when it's me and a girlfriend and a chilled bottle of rose.

Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 as a starter

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons mirin
1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Few drops sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon Maldon/kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon regular salt
1 long red chile pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
1 1/4 cups crabmeat
Approximately 1 teaspoon lime juice
5 cups rocket salad
1 ripe avocado
1 to 2 teaspoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • In a bowl that will take the crabmeat later, whisk together the mirin, wasabi, rice vinegar, sesame oil and salt. Then remove around 4 teaspoons to another big bowl that will fit your salad in later.
  • To the first, more generous amount of dressing, add the finely chopped chile and then the crabmeat, and fork through to mix thoroughly.
  • To the small amount of dressing in the other bowl, add the lime juice and then the salad leaves and toss well to mix before arranging on 4 plates.
  • Spoon a quarter of the mixture into a regular metal kitchen third-cup measure, squishing down to get it all in, then take it over to a salad-lined plate and unmold in the center of it. Just turn over, tap and the crabmeat should fall out. Continue with the remaining 3/4 of the crabmeat and the 3 other plates.
  • Using a rounded half spoon measure, scoop out curls or humps of avocado and dot around on top of the salady bits. Spritz with a little lime juice.
  • Sprinkle the chopped chives over the 4 mounds of crab and take the plates to the table.

CRAB SALAD



Crab Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell or cartilage
1 stalk celery, peeled, and cut into 1/8-inch dice
4 teaspoons finely sliced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Serving suggestions: Toasted hot dog rolls or Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat, celery, chives, and tarragon together.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and mustard. Add the dressing to the crabmeat mixture and stir until just coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If not using right away refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve on toasted rolls or on a bed of lettuce.

AVOCADO SALAD WITH HERBS AND CAPERS



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This salad is both dead simple to make and highly luscious. It gets a velvety richness from the avocados. The salad is enlivened by a splash of red wine vinegar in the dressing and a handful of briny capers sprinkled on top. The herbs here are used in two ways, both chopped into a garlicky salsa verde-like dressing, and strewn in whole leaves across the plate. Choose your avocados carefully for this; look for firm but not rock-hard fruit, without any mushy spots. If you'd like to substitute another variety of avocado for the Haas you can, but the salad may not have the same texture. Then serve it either as a side dish or an appetizer with a meal of roasted or grilled meats, chicken or fish. Or make it the foundation of a light lunch, with some crusty bread and tangy cheese on the side.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weeknight, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large bunch cilantro
1 large bunch parsley
2 scallions, very finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and very finely chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, more to taste
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more for serving
4 Haas avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
4 teaspoons capers, drained
Flaky sea salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Reserve a cup of whole cilantro leaves; finely chop the rest of the leaves and tender stems. Transfer chopped leaves to a medium bowl.
  • Reserve a cup of whole parsley leaves; finely chop the rest of the leaves and tender stems. Transfer chopped parsley to the bowl with the cilantro. Add scallions, jalapeño, garlic, fine salt and vinegar. Stir in oil. Taste and add more salt, vinegar or both, if needed.
  • Scatter the whole cilantro and parsley leaves over 4 serving plates. Fan the avocados out on top, and sprinkle lightly with fine salt to taste. Spoon the herb dressing over the avocado, making sure to include the oil in the bowl, and top with capers. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and black pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 579, UnsaturatedFat 46 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 656 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

MY FAVORITE AVOCADO SALAD



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Tangy lime dressing is the perfect topper for this avocado salad. Toasted walnuts make for crunchy goodness, but try it with any kind of nut you like. -Ilia Kaku, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium avocados, peeled and cubed
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
LIME DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash sugar

Steps:

  • Drizzle lemon juice over avocados. In a serving bowl, combine salad greens, tomatoes, onion, walnuts and avocados. Whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRABACADO SALAD



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This is a lovely salad that is excellent as a luncheon dish, or for a light summertime dinner. Don' let the long ingredient list scare you....this is easy to put together. This is my version of the crabacado salad recipe I found in the 'Benson & Hedges 100's 100 Recipes from 100 of the Greatest Restaurants' and it's originally from Houlihan's Old Place in Atlanta, Georgia. Cook time is for hard boiling the eggs.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 cup drained minced capers
1 hard-boiled egg, minced
2 tablespoons drained minced pimiento
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 head leaf lettuce
2 chilled ripe avocados, halved,seeded and peeled
3/4 lb crabmeat, drained if canned
paprika
4 chilled tomatoes
4 chilled artichoke hearts, drained
4 chilled hard-boiled eggs
16 chilled whole pitted black olives

Steps:

  • In a bowl, blend together mayo, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice and Worcestershire.
  • Stir in celery, capers, minced egg, pimiento and parsley.
  • Chill.
  • Arrange leaf lettuce on four salad plates.
  • Place one avocado half on each plate.
  • Reserve a little crab for garnish and divide remaining between the between the 4 avocado halves, placing the crabmeat in the cavities of the avocadoes.
  • Spoon a fourth of the dressing over each avocado.
  • Place one piece of reserved crab on top.
  • Sprinkle each salad lightly with paprika.
  • Cut each tomato in half lengthwise.
  • Place one-half of the tomato on the lettuce at each end of the avocado.
  • Cut each artichoke heart in half lengthwise and place on each side of the avocado.
  • Cut each egg in quarter wedges and place on each corner of the salad platter.
  • Place one black olive alongside each quarter of egg.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.6, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 321, Sodium 1931.9, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 17, Sugar 9.1, Protein 33.7

CILANTRO-LIME CRAB SALAD IN AVOCADO HALVES



Cilantro-Lime Crab Salad in Avocado Halves image

Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Vegetable     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Lime     Crab     Avocado     Spring     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
8 ounces crabmeat
1 ripe large avocado, halved, pitted, peeled Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Stir red onion, mayonnaise, cilantro, 2 teaspoons lime juice, cumin and lime peel in medium bowl to blend. Mix in crabmeat. Season salad with salt and pepper. Brush avocado halves with remaining 1 teaspoon lime juice to prevent discoloration. Arrange avocado halves, cut side up, on plates. Mound crab salad on each avocado half. Serve salad with lime wedges.

CRAB AND AVOCADO SALAD



Crab and Avocado Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
1/2 pound haricots verts or green beans, halved
2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 anchovy fillets, chopped
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound lump or claw crabmeat
1 Hass avocado, halved, pitted and diced
3 romaine hearts, chopped
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat croutons
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the haricots verts and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Puree the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, basil and anchovies in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the crabmeat, half of the avocado and about 1 tablespoon of the yogurt dressing in a small bowl. Toss the romaine, croutons, haricots verts and the remaining avocado with the remaining dressing in a large bowl.
  • Divide the romaine salad among plates, top with the tomatoes and place some of the crab mixture in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 73 milligrams, Sodium 552 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 22 grams

AVOCADO CRABMEAT SALAD



Avocado Crabmeat Salad image

You'll reel in compliments with Gail VanGundy's colorful seafood salad. "It makes a pretty side dish," notes the Parker, Colorado cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup flaked crabmeat, cartilage removed or imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup chopped lettuce
1/3 cup diced celery
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and halved

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the crab, lettuce, celery, onion, lemon juice, salt and paprika. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Stir in mayonnaise until combined. Serve in avocado halves.

Nutrition Facts :

CRAB AVACADO SALAD FROM TOMMY BAHAMA RECIPE



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Provided by Genebean

Number Of Ingredients 12

Dressing:
1 head Roman littuce chopped to bitsize
1 Avacado, diced
2 tablespoons diced red onion
2 tabelspoons capers, drained and rinsed
2 cups or more lump crab meat
2 tablespoons feta cheese, small dice
1 sliced tomato for garnish
Salt and pepper
12 oz lime juice
24 oz light olive oil
6 tablespoons /(Salt/Pepper mix)

Steps:

  • Make vinaigrette Mix lime juice with olive oil and salt pepper mix. Let set for an hour to blend and then shake before mixing. Put all ingredients in bowl except tomatoes, with 1/4 of the crab meat . Toss Pour a small amount of dressing over the top and toss ligthly. Plate and put the rest of the crab equally over the top of each plat. Pour a small amount of dressing over the top, garnish with tomatoes and serve.

AVOCADO CRAB BOATS



Avocado Crab Boats image

These boats are wonderful with tortilla chips, beans or rice. You can also cover them, pack them on ice, and take them to a picnic or potluck. Straight from the oven or cold, they're always delicious. -Frances Benthin, Scio, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 medium ripe avocados, peeled and halved
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Place 2 avocado halves in a large bowl; mash lightly with a fork. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; mix until well blended. Stir in crab, 3 tablespoons cilantro, chives, serrano pepper, capers and pepper. Spoon into remaining avocado halves., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro; serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality crabmeat, avocado, and vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't Overcook the Crabmeat: Crabmeat cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked crabmeat becomes tough and chewy.
  • Chill the Salad Before Serving: Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: Feel free to mix and match different vegetables in your salad. Some good options include celery, cucumber, red onion, and bell peppers.
  • Add Some Crunch: Adding a crunchy element, such as chopped walnuts or almonds, can add texture and flavor to the salad.
  • Use a Light Dressing: A light, vinaigrette-based dressing is a good choice for crab salad. Avoid using heavy, creamy dressings, which can overwhelm the delicate flavors of the crab and avocado.
  • Serve with Crusty Bread or Crackers: Crab salad is a great appetizer or light lunch when served with crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Crabacado salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences by adding different vegetables, herbs, and spices. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing meal or a more substantial salad, crabacado salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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