Grilled Lamb Salad Recipe

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Grilled lamb is delightful with any green salad, especially this Asian-inspired version.
Recipe Cost for 4 People: $8.63 ($2.16/serving)*
Preparation Time: 2 hours for marinating lamb; 30 minutes for preparation
2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp rice vinegar 3 tbsp soy sauce ¼ cup water 1 tbsp vegetable oil 12 oz boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes* 4 bamboo skewers 6 cups shredded Savoy, Napa, or green cabbage 2 carrots, shredded 3 green onions, sliced 2 tbsp black or white sesame seeds 1 small jicama, julienned (optional)
Mix marinade/dressing ingredients; divide evenly. Place lamb cubes in a glass dish; pour half of the marinade/dressing over the lamb. Cover and refrigerate at least two hours. In a large bowl, toss cabbage, carrots, jicama (optional), onions, and sesame seeds. Remove lamb and discard marinade. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes; divide lamb among the 4 skewers. On hot grill, cook the lamb skewers 5-6 minutes per side (or to desired degree of doneness). Remove lamb from skewers, add to salad, and toss. To serve, divide salad evenly on four plates. Drizzle with remaining dressing. *If cubed leg of lamb is not available at your meat market, ask the butcher to prepare it for you. Complete this Healthy Plate: Enjoy with 8 oz non-fat milk and orange slices/wedges (½ orange).
Serves: 4
Fruits & Veggies per Serving 1.75 Cups
Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 260 Total Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 2.5g % of Calories from Fat: 31% % Calories from Sat Fat: 9%		Protein: 23g Carbohydrates: 20g Cholesterol: 70mg Dietary Fiber: 8g Sodium: 530mg
Each serving provides: An excellent source of fiber, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc, and a good source of potassium, calcium, and iron.

*Retail prices, Boulder, Colorado, and online Fall 2011

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