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Grilled Lamb Salad

Grilled Lamb Salad

140 Ratings
140 Ratings
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Grilled Lamb Salad on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
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)
  • 4 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 260
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 70 mg
Sodium 360 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 23 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 100 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 643 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 260
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 70 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 23 g
Minerals
Calcium 100 mg
Potassium 643 mg
Sodium 360 mg
Copper 217 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 57 mg
Phosphorus 194 mg
Selenium 16 mg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 279 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 1.2 mcg
Vitamin C 54 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 85 mcg
Folate 123 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 67 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 3/4 cups
Protein Foods 3 ounces
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