Crab Salad Tea Sandwiches

  Salads

I make these sandwiches for showers, weddings, and special family events. I got the recipe from a friend many years ago while attending the wedding of their daughter. They are so delicious, you can't stop at just one.

Crab Salad Tea Sandwiches

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1 hour
YIELD: 4 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 4 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 2 cups reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 8 cups cooked fresh or canned crabmeat
  • 6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
  • 48 slices whole wheat bread
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 48 lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Green onions, cut into thin strips, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; gently stir in crab and eggs. Refrigerate.
  • 2. With a 3-in. round cookie cutter, cut a circle from each slice of bread. Spread each with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Top with lettuce and 2 rounded tablespoonfuls of crab salad; sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with onion strips if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 119 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

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