Chile Lime Crab Salad with Tomato Avocado

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 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

📝 Instructions

8 steps

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (259.0g)

Calories		289
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		18.4 g	24%
	Saturated Fat	2.8 g	14%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		60 mg	20%
Sodium		572 mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate		10.6 g	4%
	Dietary Fiber	4.7 g	17%
	Total Sugars	3.4 g
Protein		22.0 g	44%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		109 mg	8%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		847 mg	18%

*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: 660 cal (55.9%%)

Protein: 350 cal (29.7%%)

Carbs: 170 cal (14.4%%)