Recipe of Salad Nest Appetizers - Food Recipes

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Salad Nest Appetizers

Recipe By :FOODWINE List (Listserv@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU)
Serving Size : 24
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

Salad Nests 24 frozen mini phyllo dough shells Almond Chicken Filling 2 cups cooked chicken -- finely chopped 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted & -- chopped 1/4 cup red onion -- finely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh parsley -- minced 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, patted dry & -- chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise toasted sliced almonds -- for garnish Ham & Egg Filling 4 ounces smoked ham (about 1 cup) -- finely chopped 3 large eggs, hard-cooked, cooled & -- finely chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup fresh dill -- finely snipped 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon dry mustard fresh dill springs & sieved egg yolk -- for garnish Crabmeat Filling 12 ounces crabmeat (about 2 cups) -- picked over 5 medium red raishes (about 1/4 cup) -- finely chopped 1 medium scallion (about 1/4 cup) -- finely chopped 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup fresh cilantro -- finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon lime peel -- freshly grated 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce thinly sliced scallion greens -- for garnish Thaw mini phyllo shells. For each filling: Mix all ingredients together (except for garnishes) until well blended. Just before serving, spoon rounded tablespoons into room temperature shells; garnish. Each filling recipe make enough for 24 shells. Fillings may be made 1 day ahead. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. Make sure shells are brought to room temperature before filling. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -