Crab Salad with Gluten Free Crackers

Some recipes are just meant to be served al fresco—with the sun on your shoulders, a chilled drink in hand, and a bite that’s equal parts refreshing and indulgent. This Crab Salad with Gluten Free Crackers hits all the right notes. Made with flaky Dungeness crab, juicy pink grapefruit, cool cucumber, and a creamy citrus dressing, this dish is light, flavorful, and layered with texture in every forkful.

Served with Milton’s Gluten Free Crispy Sea Salt Crackers, each bite becomes a perfect balance of soft and crisp, savory and zesty. Whether you're hosting brunch, building a snack board, or treating yourself to a breezy lunch that feels just a little gourmet, this salad was made to delight.

A Fresh Take on Gluten Free Crab Salad

This isn’t your average seafood salad. We believe in making honestly delicious food—crafted with better-for-you ingredients that surprise, delight, and inspire. And this recipe is no exception.

The Greek yogurt dressing is bright with lemon juice and zest, finished with a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce for just the right amount of kick. Cucumber and grapefruit bring contrast—cool and crunchy meets sweet and juicy. Fold in Dungeness crab meat for richness, and you’ve got a salad that feels like a luxury, without any fuss.

What truly makes this dish shine is the crunch of Milton’s Gluten Free Crispy Sea Salt Crackers. They’re light, perfectly seasoned, and crafted for flavor lovers who never settle. Certified gluten free and made for sharing (or not), these crackers are the ultimate companion to this seafood-forward snack.

So if you’re searching for the best gluten free crab salad, the perfect seafood snack recipe, or simply a new favorite gluten free appetizer—you’re in the right place.

Recipe Ingredients

• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

• ½ tsp lemon zest

• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• Hot sauce (to taste—go bold or mild!)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• ½ pound fresh Dungeness crab meat

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin half-moons

• 1 pink grapefruit, segmented

• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

• Milton’s Gluten Free Crispy Sea Salt Crackers, for serving

How to Make This Gluten Free Crab Salad

Step 1: Make the Dressing
In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and hot sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Dress the Crab
In a separate bowl, gently fold 3 tablespoons of the yogurt dressing into the crab meat.

Step 3: Build the Salad Base
Add apple cider vinegar to the remaining dressing, then fold in the cucumber slices and grapefruit segments.

Step 4: Plate & Serve
Spoon the citrus cucumber salad onto plates or a large serving board. Top with the crab mixture, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with plenty of Milton’s Gluten Free Crackers for scooping and snacking.

Pro Tip

Create a DIY cracker-topping station for entertaining! Serve the dressed crab, citrus salad, and Milton’s crackers separately so guests can build their own bites. It’s interactive, elegant, and makes gluten free snacking more fun for everyone.

From Kitchen to Table: The Milton’s Way

This dish isn’t just about flavor—it’s about the joy of sharing something that feels special. Whether you’re looking for gluten free party snacks, building a seafood snack recipe into your weekly rotation, or wondering how to cook gluten free crab salad that actually tastes amazing, this recipe is a game-changer.

Milton’s Gluten Free Crackers make it possible to create moments like this — moments where better-for-you meets big flavor, and everyone at the table feels included. It’s what we love about food: its ability to bring people together, bite by bite.

Fresh Flavor, Gluten Free, and Totally Snackable

Ready to serve up a fresh twist on snack time? Explore all our gluten free crackers and find a store near you. 

Snack boldly. Share joyfully. And don’t forget the crackers.