Healthy Crab Salad Stuffed Avocados Recipe
A light and refreshing Healthy Crab Salad Stuffed Avocados recipe combining jumbo lump crabmeat with creamy Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, seasoned with Old Bay and fresh vegetables, served inside ripe avocado halves for a nutritious, low-carb meal or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Crab Salad
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
To Serve
- 3–4 avocados, halved and pitted
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, dried parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste, making sure the flavors are well combined.
- Combine the crab salad: Gently fold in the jumbo lump crabmeat, diced celery, diced cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced scallions, and finely chopped onion into the dressing. Toss carefully to keep the crab lumps intact and achieve an even mixture. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Stuff the avocados: Carefully spoon the prepared crab salad into each avocado half, filling the cavity generously without overstuffing.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle a dash of Old Bay and chopped fresh parsley over the stuffed avocados for color and extra flavor. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an added citrusy brightness.
Notes
- Use jumbo lump crabmeat for the best texture and flavor, but claw or lump crabmeat can be used as a budget-friendly option.
- Serve immediately to avoid the avocado from browning; if needed, brush avocado halves with lemon juice to prevent oxidation.
- This recipe is great as a light lunch, appetizer, or party dish.
- If you prefer a spicier salad, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the dressing.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the Greek yogurt with a non-dairy plain yogurt and choose dairy-free mayonnaise.
Keywords: crab salad, stuffed avocados, healthy seafood salad, low carb, no-cook recipe, Old Bay seasoning, Greek yogurt, light lunch
