Mediterranean Lamb and Bean Salad Recipe

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This savory salad combines lamb, artichokes, beans and feta cheese with a tangy dressing. "It's also good with chicken or beef in place of the lamb," notes Lora Winckler of Sunnyside, Washington.

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Mediterranean Lamb and Bean Salad Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 6 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1 pound boneless leg of lamb
2 jars (6-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, optional

Directions

Grill lamb, covered, over medium heat for 10-20 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Cut into cubes.
In a large bowl, combine the lamb, artichokes, kidney beans, green beans, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the salad dressing, vinegar and pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with feta cheese if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup (calculated without feta cheese) equals 289 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 700 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 19 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Mediterranean Lamb and Bean Salad in Taste of Home April/May 2007, p16