Crab Salad Tea Sandwiches

Name: Crab Salad Tea Sandwiches
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
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

2 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 1 hour

Makes

4 dozen

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022

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. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Crab Salad Tea Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; gently stir in crab and eggs. Refrigerate.

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.