Fresh Apricot Thai Salad
Contributed by: News Canada
(NC) - This super main dish salad takes advantage of easily purchased Thai ingredients and the sweet-tart flavor of fresh California apricots. A sure-fire cure for wilting warm weather appetites, the recipe teams fresh apricots, chicken and vegetables in a light dressing that embraces California's fresh apricot season and the popularity of this appealing cuisine.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sliced fresh California apricots
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 cup sliced cucumber, peeled and seeded if necessary
- 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
- Leafy salad greens, as needed
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine apricots, chicken, cucumber and bean sprouts; set aside. In a small bowl, mix vinegar, cilantro, and sugar; whisk in oils. Toss salad with vinaigrette and arrange on plates lined with salad greens. Sprinkle with peanuts and garnish with lime wedges.
More information and recipes are available on-line at www.calapricot.com.
Serving Size: Makes 4 Servings
Nutritional Information: Per Serving: 300 calories, 21g protein, 15g carbohydrate, 19g fat, 48mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 3g dietary fiber.
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