Oregon Coast Dungeness Crab Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
A light and refreshing salad featuring sweet Dungeness crab meat paired with crisp greens and a bright citrus vinaigrette. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs picked clean Cooked Dungeness crab meat, Mixed salad greens, medium, diced Avocado into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, picked clean Cooked Dungeness crab meat
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 medium, diced Avocado
- 1 medium, thinly sliced Cucumber
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 small, thinly sliced Red onion
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Orange juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh chives
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and bright.
- Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 6 cups mixed salad greens, 1 medium diced avocado, 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb cooked Dungeness crab meat to the salad and gently toss with half the vinaigrette to coat without breaking up the crab.
- Step 4: Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over the top and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives.
- Step 5: Serve immediately for a fresh, coastal-inspired salad.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Oregon Coast Dungeness Crab Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Oregon Coast Dungeness Crab Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep mixed salad greens from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Oregon Coast Dungeness Crab Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Oregon Coast Dungeness Crab Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Oregon Coast Dungeness Crab Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette?
American salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
