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Grilled Lamb Salad

Grilled Lamb Salad on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Grilled lamb is delightful with any green salad, especially this Asian-inspired version.

Ingredients

  • 3 green onions (sliced)
  • 12 ounces boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes (if cubed lamb is not available at your meat market, ask the butcher to prepare it for you)
  • bamboo skewers
  • 6 cups shredded Savoy, Napa, or green cabbage
  • 2 carrots (shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons black or white sesame seeds
  • 1 small jicama, julienned (optional)
  • For the Marinade/Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Mix marinade/dressing ingredients; divide evenly.
  2. Place lamb cubes in a glass dish; pour half of the marinade/dressing over the lamb.
  3. Cover and refrigerate at least two hours.
  4. In a large bowl, toss cabbage, carrots, jicama (optional), onions, and sesame seeds.
  5. Remove lamb and discard marinade.
  6. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes; divide lamb among the 4 skewers.
  7. On hot grill, cook the lamb skewers 5 to 6 minutes per side (or to desired degree of doneness).
  8. Remove lamb from skewers, add to salad, and toss.
  9. To serve, divide salad evenly on four plates. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve with nonfat milk and orange slices/wedges.

Tips on Cooking Lamb: Cooking temperature: 145 °F (medium-rare); 160 °F (medium); 170 °F (well-done)

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 305
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 61 mg
Sodium 532 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 21 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 91 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 638 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 305
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 61 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 21 g
Minerals
Calcium 91 mg
Potassium 638 mg
Sodium 532 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 61 mg
Phosphorus 228 mg
Selenium 21 mg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 263 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 1.6 mcg
Vitamin C 53 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 136 mcg
Folate 94 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 85 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 2 ounces
Vegetables 1 3/4 cups
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