A Refreshing Avocado Salad

Enjoy the creamy smoothness of heart-healthy avocado in this salad. Paired with savory crabmeat and vibrant seasonings, this delicious salad brings the irresistible flavors of summer to the table.

Crab and Avocado Salad

Description
This delectable multi-use recipe makes a great entrée salad or an appetizer in half-sized portions. It can be an hors d’oeuvre on whole-grain crackers or a sandwich or wrap filling. Serve it as is or with a simple mixed-green salad.

Serves 4 (scant 1-cup)

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped roasted red pepper (from a jar)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound lump crabmeat
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/4″ cubes

Instructions
Combine cilantro, mayonnaise, red pepper, lime juice, and cayenne in a medium mixing bowl. Mix in crabmeat and season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in avocado and serve.

Nutritional information:
230 calories
14 g fat (2 g sat)
4 g carbohydrate
22 g protein
3 g dietary fiber
670 mg sodium

Source: SouthBeachDiet.com

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