Refreshing Crab and Shrimp Louis Salad with Avocado Dressing

Recipe Collection: Salads

Refreshing Crab and Shrimp Louis Salad with Avocado Dressing elevates your meal with a perfect pescatarian dish that combines the fresh taste of seafood with a smooth avocado dressing. This American classic is ideal for a light lunch or dinner, served on a bed of crisp greens. The flavor profile is a delightful mix of sweet crabmeat and succulent shrimp, complemented by the richness of avocado and a hint of spice. This salad is versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish for gatherings.

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Overview

This elevated version of the classic Crab and Shrimp Louis salad combines the fresh flavors of seafood with a creamy, zesty avocado dressing. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, this dish is a California original that brings together the best of land and sea on a bed of crisp greens.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Shellfish, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Large eggs, peeled
• 1 Head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 8 Cherry tomatoes, divided
• 1 Avocado, peeled
• 0.25 Cucumber, sliced
• 0.5 Pounds (lb) crabmeat
• 8 Ounces (oz) cooked shrimp
• 0.5 Cups mayonnaise
• 0.5 Cups ripe avocado, mashed
• 0.25 Cups hot chile sauce
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) sweet pickle relish
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) lemon juice
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) fresh parsley, minced
• 1 Lemon, divided, for garnish

Steps

1. Prepare the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let the eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to cold water to cool, then peel and chop.
2. Assemble the Salad: Evenly divide the shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, cucumber, and chopped eggs among four salad plates. Top each plate with crabmeat and shrimp.
3. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mashed avocado, hot chile sauce, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
4. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the creamy avocado dressing over each salad. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
5. Serve: Enjoy immediately for the freshest taste, allowing the vibrant flavors to shine through.

Enjoy your homemade Refreshing Crab and Shrimp Louis Salad with Avocado Dressing!