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Post by Sharon on Jul 26, 2010 10:35:38 GMT -5
Asparagus and Crab Salad This salad makes a delicious main course for lunch or dinner. Dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil Salad: 2 cups cut-up fresh or frozen asparagus 12 ounces crab meat (fresh or canned) or imitation crab 1 (10-ounce) bag lettuce mix or assortment of lettuce and your favourite salad "fixings" 1 cup 1/2-inch pieces cantaloupe 1 cup sliced seedless cucumber For Dressing, combine all ingredients; mix well. Set aside. For Salad, steam or microwave asparagus until tender-crisp. Drain and let cool. Cut crab into bite-size pieces. Combine asparagus and crab in a large bowl; add lettuce mix, cantaloupe and cucumber. Toss gently. Pour salad dressing over all. Toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Note: Substitute 1-1/2 cups cubed, cooked chicken for the crab, if desired. Did you know that Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables in existence. It leads nearly all produce items in the wide array of nutrients it supplies in significant amounts for a healthy diet. Asparagus is a nutrient-dense food which in high in Folic Acid and is a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin. Asparagus has No Fat, contains No Cholesterol and is low in Sodium. Attachments:
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Post by Louise on Jul 26, 2010 15:58:34 GMT -5
Looks lovely Jan. I love crab salad.
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Post by Sharon on Jul 26, 2010 17:52:53 GMT -5
Jan? ? lol Sharon
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Post by Louise on Jul 27, 2010 15:34:33 GMT -5
Ha! Sorry Sharon. Got confused with the names there lol.
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