Crab Salad with Avocado and Citrus Dressing

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 8 oz lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)

• 1 ripe avocado, diced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 small cucumber, diced

• ¼ small red onion, finely chopped

• 2 cups mixed greens or arugula

• Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or dill), chopped

For the Citrus Dressing:

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tbsp fresh orange juice

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp honey

• ½ tsp grated orange zest

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Make the Citrus Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, Dijon mustard, honey, zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.

   • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

2. Assemble the Salad:

   • In a large bowl, gently toss crab meat, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and herbs.

   • Drizzle lightly with the citrus dressing and toss gently to coat.

3. Serve:

   • Arrange mixed greens or arugula on plates.

   • Spoon the crab mixture over the greens.

   • Drizzle with a bit more dressing just before serving.