Dungeness Crab Salad
1/2 pound Dungeness crabmeat
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon light olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon shallots or scallions, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, tarragon, basil or chives, minced
Salad greens
Tabasco
salt to taste
In a mixing bowl, season the crabmeat with lemon juice, oil, salt, Tabasco
and herbs. Toss lightly, and let stand 20 minutes. Shortly before serving, drain
excess liquid from bowl and toss with just enough mayonnaise to lightly coat
the crabmeat. Serve on a bed of salad greens.
Serves 4.