10 (6 1/2 oz.) cans crab, coarsely flaked or 4 lb. fresh or frozen crab meat
1/3 c. lemon juice
30 eggs, hard-cooked and chopped
1 pt. ripe olives, sliced
1 qt. mayonnaise
1 lb. almonds, blanched and slivered (optional)

Combine ingredients lightly. Chill and serve.