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 Michigan asparagus
12 ounces crab meat (fresh or canned) or imitation crab
1 (10-ounce) bag lettuce mix
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.