Maryland Asparagus Crab Salad

Maryland Asparagus Crab Salad

Ingredients:

1 pound backfin crab meat

6 to 8 spears cooked asparagus

1 zucchini, sliced and parboiled

6 to 8 carrot curls

2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives

lettuce

2 tablespoons each oil and white wine vinegar

2 teaspoons diced pimiento

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon tarragon

Directions:

Arrange crab with vegetables and olives on lettuce-lined salad plates.

Combine remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salads.

Chill thoroughly.

Serves 6.

Chesapeake Bay Crab Stuffed Avocados Salad

Chesapeake Bay Crab Stuffed Avocados Salad

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh backfin crab meat

1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained

? cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup sliced green onions with tops

2 tablespoons wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

3 small avocados, peeled

2 tablespoons lemon juice

lettuce leaves

Directions:

Combine fresh crab meat, mandarin oranges, oil, green onions, vinegar and garlic salt. Mix well.
Cut avocados in half lengthwise and remove pits. Brush avocado halves with lemon juice. Fill with crab meat mixture. Arrange avocado halves on lettuce leaves.

Serves 6