Krab Salad Revisited

One of our favorite spring and summer salads is my homemade Krab Salad and homemade 1000 island dressing.  Every time I make it we seem to add a bit more to it.  This time we added some pickled beets and some great cheese slices as well as some shredded shrimp to the mixture.

CRAB SALAD & HOMEMADE 1000 ISLAND DRESSING
CRAB SALAD
8 ounces Louis Kemp Crab, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/3 cup minced red onion
salt and pepper
mayo (about 1/4 cup)
Romaine lettuce
Roma tomatoes, sliced
Snap peas, halved

• Wash lettuce, peas and tomatoes. Arrange on plate. Salt and pepper.
• Mix crab, celery, onion, salt and pepper together until well blended using enough mayonnaise for desired consistency.
• Place a large scoop of crab salad over the romaine mix.
• Serve over chopped romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes and snap peas.
• Top with dressing.

1000 ISLAND DRESSING
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 heaping tablespoon minced red onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper

• In a mini blender blend all ingredients to desired consistency.