This elegant Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing is fresh, light and healthy. Sponsored by Peapod.
I developed this Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing Appetizer for Peapod.com, inspired by an appetizer at the Outback Steakhouse. This light and healthy appetizer is super versatile – it’s elegant enough to serve for a dinner party, or it can be dressed down for a Game Day party when served with tortilla chips.
I love it when I have an easy recipe up my sleeve that has that “Wow” factor that makes everyone think I’ve slaved in the kitchen for hours preparing something special for them. This appetizer is one of those recipes. Not only is it easier to make than it looks ~ it’s full of fresh, good-for-you ingredients.
All the ingredients for this “fancy” appetizer can be ordered online on Peapod.com or on your phone using the Peapod app I shared in my Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles in a Packet post. If you’re a sale shopper like me, check out the “Specials” and you might just find avocados on sale this week.
Make this Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing next time you’re hosting a fancy sit-down dinner, or serve it with chips for Game Day ~ I guarantee your family and friends will be impressed.
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Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 avocados chopped
- 1 scallion finely chopped
- 1 to mato chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
- a pinch of sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cup lump crab meat
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- a pinch of sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
Soy Wasabi Dressing
- 1 teaspoon wasabi powder
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
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Place chopped avocado in a bowl; add scallion and toss gently.
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Place chopped tomatoes in another bowl along with basil, salt and pepper.
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Place crab meat in a bowl; gently toss with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
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Mix together Soy Wasabi Dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add two tablespoons dressing to chopped avocado.
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Line an 8 ounce ramekin with plastic wrap. Spoon a fourth of the crab meat into ramekin and press down with a spoon. Add a fourth of the chopped avocado on top and press down with a spoon. Invert ramekin onto a serving plate by tapping ramekin on plate.
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Spoon some tomato basil mixture on top. Repeat three more times with remaining crabmeat, avocado and tomato mixture.
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Drizzle a little more of the Soy Wasabi Dressing on top of the appetizer.
Recipe Notes
If you don't have wasabi powder, substitute sriracha sauce.
Big thanks to Peapod for sponsoring this post which helps support Jeanette’s Healthy Living
What a showstopping appetizer! So wonderful that it’s easy to make and I love all the fresh ingredients in here!
Peapod is another service I need to check out for organic produce. This appetizer looks fabulous and super easy!
Thanks Laura! Peapod is a great time saver, and I am thrilled that you can order organic and gluten-free products online.
I would eat this whole thing by myself. I love the beautiful layers and flavor combinations here
Thank you Allie!
Your recipes ALWAYS seem appetizing. My mouth is literally drooling reading this one!
Thanks so much Mary – hope you enjoy it!
Such a fancy appetizer indeed! Love how fresh it is and love love love that wasabi soy dressing!
Looks fancy doesn’t it Shashi 😉 It’s much easier to make than it looks.
It looks really impressive – exactly the type of dish to serve up to guests!
Thanks Corina!
Looks delicious – my family will swoon over this!!