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Crab Tostadas with Cumin Lime Mint Dressing

This is a very light dish, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It’s also low in fat since there’s no oil in the dressing. I like a mild crab flavor, but if you prefer more, don’t drain the crab before you place it on the tortilla. Also, I suggest making the dressing first so the mint has a chance to steep.

Cumin Lime Mint Dressing:
     1/3 cup bottled lime juice
     1 tablespoon dried mint
     1 tablespoon sugar
     2 tablespoons water
     1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
     1/8 teaspoon salt

Combine dressing ingredients
and shake or blend well. Set
aside for a few minutes.

Tostadas:
     3 crisp tostada shells (about 6 inches in diameter)
     One 6-ounce can crab, drained if desired
     Torn or shredded iceberg lettuce for 3
     Cumin Lime Mint Dressing
     Spoonful of sour cream, salsa, sliced olives,
          or shredded cheddar garnish (optional)

Prepare tostada shells as package directs. Place 1/3 of the crab on each of the three shells. Place small mounds of lettuce on top of the crab. Drizzle approximately 2 tablespoons of Cumin Lime Mint dressing on each. Garnish with a small dollop of sour cream, salsa, cheddar, or olives if desired.

Serves 3
 
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