Bird's Nest Salad

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Bird's Nest Salad

 

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 clove garlic -- minced

1 cup canned red kidney beans

1 jalapeño or green chile -- minced drained and rinsed

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 cup corn kernels -- drained

2 tablespoons chopped and rinsed fresh coriander

1/4 cup bean sprouts

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

salt and freshly ground black pepper to

taste

1/4 teaspoon red chile powder

1 red onion -- sliced

1 bunch lettuce leaves of your choice

1 cup canned chickpeas -- drained and rinsed

 

 

Tips: If you can't find fresh coriander -- use fresh

parsley

instead. Dried coriander is not a

substitute. If you do not like the idea

of using raw sprouts, boil them for a few

minutes and then add to the salad.

 

In a large bowl whisk together the garlic, jalapeño, lemon juice, coriander,

cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the onion, chickpeas, kidney beans, corn,

bean sprouts, bell pepper, and chile powder. Mix well. Arrange the lettuce

leaves along the walls of a large glass bowl to form a bird's nest. Gently spoon

the salad mixture into the bird's nest, being careful not to disturb the

lettuce. Serve at room temperature.

 

Variations: Add 1/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds or 1/2 cup mandarin orange

sections for wonderful flavor and delightful color.

 

Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 32 g; Fat: 2 g

 

 

 

 

 

Source:

" http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/salads/bean/birdsnest.html "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 445 Calories; 2g Fat (3.8% calories from

fat); 21g Protein; 95g Carbohydrate; 25g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 890mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 3 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit;

0 Fat.

 

NOTES : This recipe was given to us by Monica Bhide, and is reprinted from her

wonderful book The Spice is Right -- Easy Indian Cooking for Today. If you

thought you couldn't cook Indian at home, and keep it healthy, this book will

change your mind. This is a perfect side to any sandwich on a hot summer

afternoon.

 

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