Strawberry, Crab & Avocado Salad

Berries and avocado pair wonderfully together in a salad

Salads do not have to be bland or boring. You can add nearly any type of fruit, vegetable and herb to a salad to give it a bit of kick. The combination of marinated meat, fruit, nuts, salad greens and cheese can create a completely satisfying and delicious one-dish meal. Use healthy fats, such as avocado, nuts and seeds, and don't be afraid to make unusual combinations. A strawberry, crab and avocado salad, for example, is unusually delicious. The sweetness of the strawberries combined with the creaminess of the avocado perfectly offsets the sweet savoriness of the crab meat.

Things You'll Need

• 2 avocados
• 1 pt. strawberries
• 1 can mandarin oranges, 6 oz.
• 1 English cucumber
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1 scallion
• 2 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 lime
• 1 cup snow crab meat
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• Fresh black pepper
• Sea salt
• Large salad bowl
• Salad tongs

Instructions

1. Peel and pit two avocados. Cut the flesh into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

2. Wash 1 pt. of strawberries and hull them. Cut the strawberries into quarters and set aside. Open the 6 oz. can of mandarin oranges and drain all of the juice from the can.

3. Wash the skin of one cucumber and cut into a small dice. The pieces should be approximately 1/4-inch cubes.

4. Sliver one scallion and chop 1/2 cup of cilantro. Set both aside.

5. Tear 2 cups of romaine leaves into 1-inch pieces and toss into the salad bowl. Top with scallion and 1/2 cup cilantro. Mix well with the salad tongs. Add the avocado, strawberries, cucumber and mandarin oranges.

6. Top the salad with 1 cup snow crab meat. Squeeze the lime over the entire salad and drizzle it with 2 tbsp. olive oil. Add a few turns of a fresh cracked black pepper and a few dashes of sea salt. Toss this all together with the salad tongs. Serve immediately to prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Tips & Warnings

• You can add additional herbs if desired. Basil and mint pair well with cilantro in a salad that contains fruit.

• If you have a shellfish allergy you should not consume this dish.