This salad almost didn’t happen this week. And had it not, life would have gone on, but perhaps it would have been crabbier, and not in the tasty way. The salad put a smile on our faces. I didn’t buy the expensive lump crab, since I couldn’t bring myself to spend $15.00 on one small container. I opted for Bumblebee canned crab (something that I didn’t even know existed until now — note to self for crab dips). I know it seems weird, but it all worked out for the best. Sure, if I’d have been having some la-de-da dinner party, I might have sprung for the good stuff, but it was a Thursday night thrown together dinner, after Monkey Man’s therapy, Ed’s track practice, and a long day of work, so we just wanted some food, and fast. This was a great salad for last minute meals. I skipped drying out the grapefruit — just tossed it in just before serving, and hoped for the best. We liked it. I’ll be back for more.
A few reasons that spring should clear the crab-webs from your head:
1. Color is back in our lives — say good bye to gray and hello to green, yellow, purple, red, gold, orange, and blue.
2. Even if it rains, and turns into a gray day, rest assured that blue skies, rainbows, and more blooming flowers are soon to come.
3. Gorilla Girl is asking to plant flowers in the garden. Maybe you are getting ready to plant your vegetable garden if you are that kind. I’m waiting for the farmer’s market.
4. Driving with the windows down and the breeze in your face.
5. Summer is just around the corner.
6. Bunny Ears!
Necessity is the Mother of Invention 
Bunny ears, indeed 🙂 Sometimes, I miss those days with my girls – although, there are many good reasons to enjoy them at their current stage in life.
Glad you enjoyed the salad!
I think the trick is to enjoy whatever stage you happen to be in at the moment. Thanks!
What cute bunny ears! And, I only made half the recipe so I wouldn’t have to buy the whole pound of crab.
Ah, good idea, on the half salad.
This was a much easier meal to put together than I ever expected. Delicious. And, Peggy, I like your list of why to be happy about spring! I am so glad winter is over.
Thanks, I am glad that winter is gone. I keep hoping that spring stays put.
Sounds tasty. Which cookbook is this one from? Good to know about the Bumblebee canned crab, too; I had no idea!
Sorry, forgot to mention that it is from Around My French Table. I have been so bad about posting that I barely got the right information in the post!
I used to make crab cakes all the time using the Bumblebee canned crab. I should revisit that soon! Glad to hear this was a hit for you!
Yellow and blue bunny ears are clearly the most important sign that spring is here! Glad to not have missed it.