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LAYERED CRAB SALAD WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



Layered Crab Salad With Thousand Island Dressing image

Impressive and super simple salad. Prep time includes chilling time. Ready Set Cook, could not be easier! Double the dressing if you like more on your salad, and if too thick use cream either 1/2 and 1/2 or whipping cream to thin the dressing.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Crab

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 head lettuce, torn in bit sized pieces
1 cucumber, sliced
6 -8 radishes, sliced
2 -3 tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 cup cauliflower floret
1 cup broccoli floret
3 -4 asparagus spears, diced
1/2 carrot, sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 onion, sliced in rings
2 cups crabmeat (about 12 oz)
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 teaspoons chives, chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup pickle relish
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Use a tall glass bowl like a trifle bowl for the total effect of the layers.
  • Start layering first the lettuce then in order of the ingredients ending with the crab.
  • Mix dressing ingredients together except for the pecans.
  • Cover and chill each separately for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve with the dressing drizzled over the whole salad and garnished with sprinkled pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 40.4, Sodium 287.8, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 3.1

CRAB SALAD



Crab Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell or cartilage
1 stalk celery, peeled, and cut into 1/8-inch dice
4 teaspoons finely sliced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Serving suggestions: Toasted hot dog rolls or Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat, celery, chives, and tarragon together.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and mustard. Add the dressing to the crabmeat mixture and stir until just coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If not using right away refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve on toasted rolls or on a bed of lettuce.

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