Imitation Crab Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing

Ingredients

• 8 ounces imitation crab meat
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons red onion
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro(optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice the imitation crab meat into bite‑size pieces and place in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Cut the cucumber and red bell pepper into thin half‑moon slices; finely chop the red onion and add both to the bowl with the crab.

3. 3

   Halve the avocado, remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a separate bowl and mash gently with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.

4. 4

   In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and optional cilantro to form the dressing.

5. 5

   Add the avocado mash to the crab‑vegetable mixture, then pour the lime dressing over everything and toss gently until evenly coated.

6. 6

   Serve immediately on chilled plates or in a shallow bowl, optionally garnished with extra cilantro leaves.