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LAYERED CRAB SALAD


4 c. torn lettuce

2 c. (1/2 lb.) fresh pea pods, cut

into 1-inch pieces

1 1/2 c. chopped red peppers

2 c. chopped cucumber

1 1/2 c. crabmeat or 1 pkg. (8 oz.)

imitation crabmeat

1 c. mayonnaise

1 tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. dried dill weed or 1 tbsp.

chopped fresh dill

Sweet red pepper rings

Fresh dill sprigs

In a 2-1/2 quart clear glass serving bowl, layer lettuce, pea pods, chopped peppers, cucumber and crabmeat. Combine mayonnaise, sugar and dill; spread over crab. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Garnish with pepper rings and dill. Yield: 6 servings. I am secretary of the University of Oregon. I love living in Oregon and enjoy cooking with the many foods available in this part of the country. Crabmeat is abundant here and makes a great company dinner.