Best Crab And Avocado Salad In A Pita Recipes

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SEAFOOD SALAD PITAS



Seafood Salad Pitas image

"You can make this lovely and interesting sandwich as a great, light lunch. It's so tasty and colorful," suggests Linda Evancoe-Coble of Leola, Pennsylvania. "Or pair it with a hearty soup for a change-of-pace supper."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chopped imitation crabmeat (about 10 ounces)
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped (about 1 cup)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, celery and onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. Pour over crab mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Spoon into pita halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AVOCADO AND LUMP CRAB SALAD



Avocado and Lump Crab Salad image

This stuffed avocado and lump crab salad is light and fresh, made with lime juice, olive oil, cilantro and red onion. So quick because there is no cooking involved!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Appetizer     Lunch

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium Hass avocado (about 5 oz avocado)
4 oz lump crab meat
2 tbsp chopped red onion
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 grape tomatoes (diced)
1/2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt and fresh black pepper
2 leaves butter lettuce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine onion, lime juice, cilantro, tomato, olive oil, 1/8 tsp salt and fresh pepper, to taste.
  • Add crab meat and gently toss.
  • Cut the avocado open, remove pit and peel the skin or spoon the avocado out.
  • Season with remaining 1/8 tsp salt and fill the avocado halves equally with crab salad.
  • This makes 2 servings, place on two plates with lettuce if you wish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 avocado half w/ crab meat, Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 9.5 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 447 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 1 g

CRAB AND AVOCADO DUET



Crab and Avocado Duet image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ripe avocado
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch white pepper
1/2 pound lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Pit and peel the avocado and cut it into 1/2-inch chunks. In a small bowl toss the avocado chunks gently with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and season with salt to taste. In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, pinch of white pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add crabmeat and toss.
  • Stand an empty 15-ounce can with both top and bottom removed on a serving plate. Scoop a quarter of the avocado into the can. Place 1/4 of the crabmeat on top and press down gently into the mold. Gently pull the can off the avocado and crab mixture. Garnish with a half teaspoon of chives. Repeat with the remaining 3 servings and serve.
  • Excellent source of: Protein
  • Good source of: Fiber, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin K, Potassium

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 65 milligrams, Sodium 390 milligrams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams

CILANTRO-LIME CRAB SALAD IN AVOCADO HALVES



Cilantro-Lime Crab Salad in Avocado Halves image

Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Vegetable     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Lime     Crab     Avocado     Spring     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
8 ounces crabmeat
1 ripe large avocado, halved, pitted, peeled Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Stir red onion, mayonnaise, cilantro, 2 teaspoons lime juice, cumin and lime peel in medium bowl to blend. Mix in crabmeat. Season salad with salt and pepper. Brush avocado halves with remaining 1 teaspoon lime juice to prevent discoloration. Arrange avocado halves, cut side up, on plates. Mound crab salad on each avocado half. Serve salad with lime wedges.

AVOCADO CRABMEAT SALAD



Avocado Crabmeat Salad image

You'll reel in compliments with Gail VanGundy's colorful seafood salad. "It makes a pretty side dish," notes the Parker, Colorado cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup flaked crabmeat, cartilage removed or imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup chopped lettuce
1/3 cup diced celery
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and halved

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the crab, lettuce, celery, onion, lemon juice, salt and paprika. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Stir in mayonnaise until combined. Serve in avocado halves.

Nutrition Facts :

CRAB, AVOCADO & ROCKET SALAD



Crab, avocado & rocket salad image

Native British crab is at its best from April to December, and this seasonal salad makes the most of its delicate flavour

Provided by CJ Jackson

Categories     Afternoon tea, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4 as a main course, 8 as a starter

Number Of Ingredients 7

450g crabmeat , (a mix of ²⁄³ white and ¹⁄³ brown)
¹⁄² 200ml tub crème fraîche
juice 1 lemon
12 cherry tomatoes
1 large ripe avocado
110g bag rocket , washed and dried
3 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the crabmeat in a glass or metal bowl. Check for any shards of shell. Tip the brown crabmeat into a small bowl. Stir in the crème fraîche and ½ the lemon juice until smooth. Lightly season, then set aside.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half, or into quarters if large. Cut the avocado in half lengthways and remove the stone. Peel off the skin, then cut into thin slices. Put the rocket, tomatoes and avocado into a large bowl. Squeeze over the remaining lemon juice and the olive oil. Season, then toss until the salad is coated with the dressing.
  • Arrange the salad onto serving plates. Scatter over the white crabmeat, drizzle with crème fraîche dressing and serve straight away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.24 milligram of sodium

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