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

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

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

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

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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