Rabbit Salad Sandwiches

On the menu today - Rabbit Salad Sandwiches.  Great for a summer picnic or to take in your lunch to work. Serve the salad on a crusty french bread or a nice roll.  You're going to want seconds!

Rabbit Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups cooked, shredded rabbit (about 2 lbs rabbit meat)
• 1 cup diced celery (about 3 stalks)
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, such as Craisins, chopped
• 2 Tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
• Sliced bread or rolls for serving

Dressing

• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp prepared yellow mustard (optional)
• 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl toss together shredded rabbit, celery, pecans, dried cranberries and Parmesan cheese, set aside.
2.  In a separate mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients listed for the dressing until well blended.
3. Pour dressing mixture over rabbit mixture and toss to evenly coat.
4. Serve over sliced bread, croissants or rolls.
5. Store in refrigerator.

Yield: 5-6 servings