Italian Crab Salad, Spread or Dip

Caroline Cooks's Note:

Make ahead. Great blend of flavors for a zippy salad, spread, or dip. Be sure to allow for refrigeration to get the best melding of ingredients. Can't remember the origin of this recipe; made some ingredient and amount changes. For dip: double the dressing. Cooking time is chilling time.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1/4 cup onion, diced (red or yellow)
• 1/4 cup green pepper, diced (optional)
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 1 lb crabmeat or 1 lb imitation crabmeat, flaked

Dressing

• 1/4 cup sour cream, low-fat is fine
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup bottled Italian salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine onion, green pepper (if using), celery and crab.
2. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, mayo, and lemon juice with the oregano and salt/pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and toss carefully to combine.
4. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.