CRAB SALAD TEA SANDWICHES

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I make these sandwiches for showers, weddings, and special family events. I got the recipe from a friend many years ago while attending the wedding of their daughter. They are so delicious, you can't stop at just one. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

4 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cups reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
8 cups cooked fresh or canned crabmeat
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
48 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup butter, softened
48 lettuce leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Green onions, cut into thin strips, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; gently stir in crab and eggs. Refrigerate., With a 3-in. round cookie cutter, cut a circle from each slice of bread. Spread each with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Top with lettuce and 2 rounded tablespoonfuls of crab salad; sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with onion strips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.