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Power Lunch Asian Crab and Avocado Spiralized Cucumber Salad {Paleo, Gluten Free}

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by Lindsay Cotter Posted: April 20, 2016

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Power Lunch Paleo Asian Crab and Avocado Cucumber Salad! Light, Gluten Free, and Super Healthy crab and zesty spiralized cucumber salad topped with avocado and juicy plum. Asian style crab salad that makes for a great protein packed and nutrient dense meal or appetizer.

Power Lunch Paleo Asian Crab and Avocado SPiralized Cucumber Salad! Light, Gluten Free, and Super Healthy crab and zesty spiralized cucumber salad topped with avocado and juicy plum. Asian style crab salad that makes for a great protein packed and nutrient dense lunch, appetizer, or main meal. @cottercrunch

Oh my. So much newness this week. We feel like it’s the first week of school. New routine, new clothes, new schedule, new meal plan schedule. Whoa! I feel like my sherpa skills need some sharpening. I better do it fast so no one gets crabby. Hehe… see what I did there? Okay puns aside, let’s talk crab, specifically blue or white crab. And even more specifically, crab in an Asian Crab and Avocado Cucumber Salad ya’ll!

Seafood lovers rejoice! You'll love this Power Lunch Paleo Asian Crab and Avocado Spiralized Cucumber Salad! Light, Gluten Free, and Super Healthy crab and zesty spiralized cucumber salad topped with avocado and juicy plum. Protein packed and nutrient dense!

If you are a seafood lover, then you will love this Asian Crab and Avocado Cucumber Salad recipe! It’s so simple and great for lunch on the go (like in a mason jar) or whenever! But my whole purpose for getting a little ecstatic about crab (NOT imitation crab) is its nutritional content. Yes, let’s get nutrition nerdy!

This delicious crustacean is naturally low in fat and contains only around 70-95 calories per serving.

Blue Crab  is lightest, around 70 calorie 3oz. and Dungeness Crab is highest, around 95 calorie per 3oz. serving. Majority calories coming from PROTEIN. WOOWOO!

Seafood lovers rejoice! You'll love this Power Lunch Paleo Asian Crab and Avocado Spiralized Cucumber Salad! Light, Gluten Free, and Super Healthy crab and zesty spiralized cucumber salad topped with avocado and juicy plum. Protein packed and nutrient dense!

More importantly though, crab is the KING of seafood when it comes to providing key vitamins and minerals. Actually, sardines are King(s), but let’s just go with my pun, mmm k?

Crab meat is a great way to boost protein and B vitamins without having to actually eat red meat. Many of my clients (and friends) are asking me for more food sources that contain vitamin B-12 and B-6, specifically ones that are meat free. Don’t get me wrong, there is definitely room for healthy  Vitamin B-12 meat recipes in the diet, but it’s also important to switch up your sources. Which is why this Asian Crab and Avocado Cucumber Salad recipe comes in handy!

Seafood lovers rejoice! You'll love this Power Lunch Paleo Asian Crab and Avocado Spiralized Cucumber Salad! Light, Gluten Free, and Super Healthy crab and zesty spiralized cucumber salad topped with avocado and juicy plum. Protein packed and nutrient dense!

Asian crab and avocado spiralized cucumber salad (paleo)

So why so gah gah over Vitamin B-12? Well, vitamin B-12, along with the other B vitamins, helps to convert food into energy. B-12 helps make up our DNA and is crucial for a mental health and keeping our immune system strong. . Your body will not run smoothly without it.

But guess what? Vitamin B-12 also the one of the first minerals to go (become depleted) when our bodies are stressed, making it hard for our bodies to keep it around. Does that make sense? Which is why we need to find some quality sources that are packed full of it! If you are vegan, you may want to consider a supplement or quality plant based b-vitamin rich protein since it’s not a plant sourced vitamin.

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Asian Crab and Avocado Cucumber Salad


  • Total Time: 10 minutes
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Asian Crab and Avocado Cucumber Salad {Paleo, Gluten Free}


Ingredients

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  • 2 cucumber (peeled if desired)
  • 6.5oz wild caught lumb crab meat (fresh or canned)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp dried red pepper (flakes)
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • 2 –3 teaspoon sesame oil (divided)
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar (more dressing if desired)
  • splash of lime
  • ½ to 1 whole avocado (sliced or chopped)
  • 1 large plum
  • sesame seeds (optional)
  • sea salt / black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry your veggies/fruit. Next spiralize your cucumber or slice julienne style. Peel first if desired. Pat dry your cucumber spirals so they are oversaturated with water. Add spiralized cucumber to a bowl then mix in 1 teaspoon or more of sesame oil and rice vinegar.
  2. In another small bowl, combine your crab meat, cilantro, pepper, garlic, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Mix and add some fresh ground pepper if desired.
  3. Slice up your plum and avocado.
  4. Arrange all your ingredients in a large salad bowl or two small salad bowls. Season with salt/pepper and splash of lime.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds.
  • Prep Time: 10 min

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Power Lunch Paleo Asian Crab and Avocado Cucumber Salad! Protein packed and nutrient dense!

Now, let’s dish this salad up! It’s super easy and if you use canned crab, it’s even easier. My go to canned crab meat is either Natural Crown Prince or Miller’s brand.. Both are very light and refreshing and both can be found at whole foods or your local grocer! This type of crab pairs great with the tartness of plums and buttery goodness of avocado! All tossed together in spiralized cucumber salad.

Have I convinced you yet?

Seafood lovers rejoice! You'll love this Power Lunch Paleo Asian Crab and Avocado Spiralized Cucumber Salad! Light, Gluten Free, and Super Healthy crab and zesty spiralized cucumber salad topped with avocado and juicy plum. Protein packed and nutrient dense!

Asian style crab paired with an easy peasy spiralized cucumber salad makes one heck of a power house lunch!  Complete Protein, Omegas, Vitamin B-12, B-6, Vitamin C (from the plums) fiber, healthy fats…it’s Got it ALL!  This Asian Crab and Avocado Spiralized Cucumber Salad is what we call a BRAIN POWER meal! Goodness, we could definitely use some more of that this week.

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Ever tried crab in recipe? What about in a spiralized salad? B-12 … are you getting yours?

Remember, don’t stress, just eat up! 😉

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Healthy Asian Crab and Avocado Spiralized Cucumber Salad. Seafood lovers rejoice! You'll love this Power Lunch Paleo Asian Crab and Avocado Cucumber Salad! Light, Gluten Free, protein packed, and nutrient dense!! @cottercrunch

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  1. Cathi

    01/15/2019 at 7:53 AM

    I know people are going to gasp, but I do not like crab or any other seafood. Can I use chicken instead of crab?

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      01/15/2019 at 11:27 AM

      totally! You chicken would be great.

      Reply
  2. KB

    03/10/2018 at 3:00 PM

    Can’t have the avocado or the plums, due to diet restrictions (PSMF) but would love to try and figure out the nutrition facts.

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      03/10/2018 at 11:10 PM

      Just emailed you. Let me know how I can help with subs!

      Reply
  3. Cassie Autumn Tran

    04/25/2016 at 2:44 PM

    I LOVE crab, but I don’t have it often because real crab is so hard to find! No way should you have that imitation crab shiz all the time. This healthy salad looks SO good, and I’m so glad that it has spiralized cucumbers with an avocado sauce to pair with it perfectly!

    Reply
    • Cassie Autumn Tran

      04/25/2016 at 2:45 PM

      I meant to say avocado cubes/slices LOL I’m so sorry! For some reason I totally mistakened the recipe! D:

      Reply
      • Cotter Crunch

        04/26/2016 at 7:49 AM

        haha sauce or cubes totally work. LOVE IT!

        Reply
  4. Sarah

    04/22/2016 at 1:00 PM

    This looks like one nutrition and flavor packed bowl!! The avocado, plum, zoodles… wonder if it would taste good with salmon instead of crab as I’ve been craving it lately or maybe grilled shrimp. Otherwise guess I’ll have to get my hands on some crab.
    Hope you have a great weekend Lindsay!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/23/2016 at 6:36 AM

      totally! salmon is another fav! of course.

      Reply
  5. Liz Shaw

    04/22/2016 at 11:04 AM

    Love this recipe, everything about it! I haven’t been able to find a ripe plum (or peach!) yet. I will keep my eyes out. Gorgeous photos, I am in love with your blog! Way to go!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/22/2016 at 12:47 PM

      really? we have plums everywhere here! haha, come visit! <3

      Reply
  6. Hannah

    04/21/2016 at 8:15 PM

    Oh wow, this looks so delicious and healthy. I’ve never tried a spiralized cucumber salad but I really want to try that now!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/21/2016 at 9:46 PM

      Oh you must!! Keep me posted

      Reply
  7. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    04/20/2016 at 8:44 PM

    Holy flavour! This look so so so good! I never would have thought of adding plum to the mix but I see how it would work!

    Yum! Cucumber is one of my favourite things to spiralise too!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/21/2016 at 9:46 PM

      Love the tartness added! Let me know if you try it Kristy. Xxoo

      Reply
  8. Blair

    04/20/2016 at 7:46 PM

    Why have I never thought to spiralize cucumber?! I bet it’s amazing, and my boys would love that! Plus, crab is so delicious, but I had no idea that it was quite so healthy. This salad sounds like summertime perfection!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/21/2016 at 9:47 PM

      Yes to both!! Ps your boys are so amazing

      Reply
  9. Bethany @ athletic avocado

    04/20/2016 at 4:08 PM

    Crab is my favorite food, so this recipe is my dream! I love avocado and crab together, and the cucumber noodles sound like a refreshing addition! Awesome recipe Lindsey!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/20/2016 at 6:02 PM

      me too! twin!

      Reply
  10. Carly @ FitLiving Eats

    04/20/2016 at 2:35 PM

    YUM! I love seafood and especially love crab salads. This one looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/20/2016 at 6:23 PM

      let me know if you do!

      Reply
  11. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen

    04/20/2016 at 2:05 PM

    Love the idea of spiraling a cucumber. That’s something I have GOT to try!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/20/2016 at 6:10 PM

      you’d love! try it!

      Reply
  12. GiGi Eats

    04/20/2016 at 1:30 PM

    FRIGGIN’ MAGICAL.

    Last time I had crab was when I attempted to make healthy crab cakes. I liked them. Really, I did. Fiance…. Yeah, his mouth is so used to the CRAPPPPP of the world that he hates EVERYTHING healthy! UGH.

    That’s fine though. Cause I wouldn’t want to share this delicious salad with him anyways.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/20/2016 at 6:10 PM

      what? no way! he’s crabby

      Reply
  13. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    04/20/2016 at 11:30 AM

    I used to get crab all the time from the farmer’s market in ATL. Oddly, it’s harder to find here. But I get in restaurants all the time still! Need to find a better market for fish… why is it so hard by the friggin ocean?!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/21/2016 at 9:48 PM

      Do they not sell the canned at your whole foods? The wild caught blue crab rocks!

      Reply
  14. Lauren | Wicked Spatula

    04/20/2016 at 9:15 AM

    This looks so wonderful for spring/summer! It’s been in the 80’s here the past few days and I’m craving all the bright/cold food! Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/20/2016 at 10:10 PM

      Totally thought of you! Keep me posted

      Reply
  15. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    04/20/2016 at 6:12 AM

    Okay you convinced me to look for crab meat! I’m a big tuna fan but it’s always good to mix things up. I have a tendency to eat some of the same things a lot!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/21/2016 at 9:49 PM

      Yes! I bet you’d love it! But I do love me some Tuna too

      Reply
  16. Susie @ SuzLyfe

    04/20/2016 at 5:15 AM

    Linds. This is, in a word, PERFECTION

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/21/2016 at 9:51 PM

      Perfect for you!!!

      Reply
  17. michele @ paleorunningmomma

    04/20/2016 at 4:50 AM

    Okay next time I’m at the store I’m buying crab meat for sure! Love the addition of plum too! So fresh for spring!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      04/21/2016 at 9:51 PM

      Totally try it. I bet you’d love!! Hope you’re recovering from well friend

      Reply

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