11 Easy Classic Seafood and Avocado Salads

Seafood and avocado are a match made in heaven—light, flavorful, and full of nutrients. These 11 easy classic seafood and avocado salads are perfect for refreshing lunches, quick dinners, or elegant appetizers that come together in minutes.

From shrimp and avocado salad with citrus dressing to crab and avocado lettuce cups and tuna avocado bowls, these recipes combine fresh seafood, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables for satisfying, protein-packed meals. Each salad is simple to prepare, using minimal ingredients while maximizing flavor and texture.

These easy seafood and avocado salads are versatile, too. Swap in your favorite seafood, add grains like quinoa or farro for a heartier meal, or toss in extra herbs and spices to match your taste. They’re perfect for busy weeknights, casual lunches, or even entertaining guests with a light, elegant option.

With these 11 easy seafood and avocado salad recipes, you can enjoy fresh, flavorful meals that are as beautiful as they are delicious—without spending hours in the kitchen.

Easy Salmon Avocado Salad

Creamy avocado combines with thinly sliced crunchy cucumber, capers, and flaked canned salmon. “The perfect light salad for lunch,” says bd.weld. “I agree with the submitter that celery would work well as an addition.”

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Crab & Avocado Salad with Fruit Salsa

“A simple crab salad with fruity-salsa,” says Pam. “Sliced avocados anchor and enrich this lively, colorful dish. If possible, select lump or backfin crab. The larger the crab chunks, the fewer shell fragments to pick out.”

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Avocado and Tuna Tapas

“This is a light, healthy salad that goes best with crisp white wines and crunchy bread,” says La Cocina de Redondita. “This recipe is great for experimenting with a variety of different vegetables, spices, and vinegars.” Aaron calls it, “Perfect! A great light meal.”

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Avocado Salsa and Sardine Frenchy

“I would never have thought to combine avocado and sardines,” says svalexis2001. ” It was delicious! I spread this on gluten free crackers and put sardines on top.” Endfinity adds, “This is a wonderful spread for roasted cauliflower steaks, for people going low in simple carbs or gluten-free.”

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Tuna and Avocado Salad

This quick tuna salad is high in lean protein and healthy fats. Delicious over greens, it’s also a great spread on tostadas. “I wouldn’t have expected avocado and tuna to work well together, but they certainly do,” says Sarah. “Delicious!”

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Grilled Shrimp Louie

“The dressing for this dish is made to use with crab, but I think the smoky grilled shrimp are a great summertime twist,” says Chef John. “Make the dressing ahead of time and chill it before you adjust the seasonings.” Kari says, “The dressing was just right to compliment the grilled shrimp. Awesome recipe.”

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Tilapia and Avocado Salad

This is a great recipe for leftover tilapia. You’ll combine chilled, cooked tilapia with fresh avocado, tomatoes, olives, chopped pickled jalapeño peppers, and capers. Toss it with an olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dill dressing, and serve on a bed of chopped lettuce or with crackers with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

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Original Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

“Just like on the beach in Mexico,” says tmartin. “I made it exactly as the recipe states and it is perfect!” Enjoy it with saltine crackers or tortilla chips.

Avocado and Lobster Salad

“Loved this not only for its taste, but also for its beauty and simplicity,” says naples34102. And OHMARGI added a few choice words: “Beautiful, gourmet, tasty, easy, impressive, filling!”

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Seafood Stuffed Avocados

“Avocado halves are filled with a delicious mixture of shrimp, crab, and cucumber. A wonderful beginning to a light lunch, or a great appetizer for an elegant dinner!” — ANNIEKH

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Avocado and Tilapia Ceviche

“This is a twist on a simple Peruvian ceviche. The avocados add some bulk and a creamy texture, while tortillas make it quick and easy to eat.” — delugatron

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