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.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the butter lettuce and arugula. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and set aside along with the arugula.

Step 2

Thinly slice the radishes and green onions. Slice the avocado into thin wedges and set all toppings aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl or serving platter, arrange the butter lettuce and arugula as the base.

Step 5

Distribute the lump crab meat evenly over the greens.

Step 6

Add the sliced radishes, green onions, and avocado on top of the salad.

Step 7

Drizzle the Green Goddess dressing generously over the entire salad or serve it on the side.

Step 8

Garnish with additional parsley or chives if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1779.7 grams (1779.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3014

Total Fat 238.00g	305%
Saturated Fat 26.20g	131%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.30g
Cholesterol 483mg	161%
Sodium 5211mg	227%
Total Carbohydrate 101.10g	37%
Dietary Fiber 28.60g	102%
Total Sugars 16.10g
Protein 115.50g	231%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1081mg	83%
Iron 22mg	120%
Potassium 4778mg	102%

*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: 71.2%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 13.4%