Green Goddess Crab Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Green Goddess Crab Salad, a perfect blend of fresh, crisp greens and luxurious lump crab meat. This recipe is a celebration of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, featuring a creamy homemade Green Goddess dressing made with Greek yogurt, fresh herbs like parsley, chives, and tarragon, and a zesty hint of lemon juice. Crunchy radishes, buttery avocado slices, and peppery arugula add texture and depth to every bite, while the tender butter lettuce creates the perfect base. Ideal for a light lunch, elegant dinner starter, or healthy meal-prep option, this quick 20-minute, no-cook dish is as stunning as it is satisfying. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a solo indulgence, this salad is a delicious way to bring a touch of sophistication to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1 head butter lettuce
- 2 cups arugula
- 4 small radishes
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 cup fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the butter lettuce and arugula. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and set aside along with the arugula.
Thinly slice the radishes and green onions. Slice the avocado into thin wedges and set all toppings aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine parsley, chives, tarragon, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic clove, salt, and black pepper. Blitz until smooth to create the Green Goddess dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
In a large salad bowl or serving platter, arrange the butter lettuce and arugula as the base.
Distribute the lump crab meat evenly over the greens.
Add the sliced radishes, green onions, and avocado on top of the salad.
Drizzle the Green Goddess dressing generously over the entire salad or serve it on the side.
Garnish with additional parsley or chives if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.5 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1435 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1198 mg | 25% | |
*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.
