Cajun Crab Salad is distinguished by the salad dressing which may be made a variety of ways. Some make it spicy, some much milder. We believe the milder version is more authentic Cajun. We are providing both versions here.

Ingredients

For each individual salad:
6-8 crisp lettuce leaves
1 hard boiled egg, sliced
4 cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 lemon wedge
1/2 cup crab meat

Directions

1. Place crab meat on a bed of lettuce leaves or shred lettuce if preferred.
2. Place cherry tomatoes and lemon wedge on side of plate
3. Sprinkle top with chopped green onion and boiled egg slices
4. Pour 1/4 cup dressing over entire salad (see dressing recipes below)
Note: Cajun Crab Salad is frequently served with a wedge of cantaloupe

Mild Dressing

* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 1/4 cup chili sauce
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
* 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
* salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients well in a medium bowl and chill 30 minutes before use.
Makes enough for 4 salads with a little extra for the table.

Spicy Dressing

* 1 med. garlic clove
* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 1 tbsp. ketchup
* 2 tsp. mustard
* 2 tsp. prepared horseradish (real horseradish, not horseradish spread)
* 1/2 tsp. ground dried tarragon
* 1/2 tsp. ground dried oregano
* 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
* 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
* Salt to taste
Makes enough for 4 salads