Southwest Lamb Salad With Creamy Lime Dressing

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup sour cream (can be fat-free)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (coriander)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 lb lamb tenderloin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 cups salad greens, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 3 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

Recipe

• 1 for creamy lime dressing, combine sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, oil and salt and set aside until ready to use.
• 2 for lamb, heat oven to 425 degrees f. place lamb on rack in shallow rosting pan. season with salt and pepper. insert meat thermometor so that tip is in thickest part of lamb. roast uncovered until thermometer reads 16o degrees f (about 30 minutes for medium done-ness). cool lamb and cut into slices.
• 3 arrange salad greens, bell pepper, mushrooms, peas and lamb on large serving platter. serve with creamy lime dressing.