Salad Nest Appetizers

Yield: 24 Servings
Categories: Appetizers
SALAD NESTS
24Frozen mini phyllo dough shells (Or if you are going to make all 3 fillings you would need 72 shells)
ALMOND CHICKEN FILLING
2cCooked chicken; finely chopped
1/2cSliced almonds, toasted &; chopped
1/4cRed onion; finely chopped
3tbFresh parsley; minced
2tbCapers, rinsed, patted dry &; chopped
1/2cMayonnaise
Toasted sliced almonds; for garnish
HAM & EGG FILLING
4ozSmoked ham (about 1 cup); finely chopped
3lgEggs, hard-cooked, cooled &; finely chopped
1/2cMayonnaise
1/4cFresh dill; finely snipped
1tbCider vinegar
1tbDry mustard
Fresh dill springs & sieved egg yolk; for garnish
CRABMEAT FILLING
12ozCrabmeat (about 2 cups); picked over
5mdRed raishes (about 1/4 cup); finely chopped
1mdScallion (about 1/4 cup); finely chopped
1/3cMayonnaise
1/4cFresh cilantro; finely chopped
1/2tsLime peel; freshly grated
2tsFresh lime juice
1/2tsDark sesame oil
1/4tsHot pepper sauce
Thinly sliced scallion greens; for garnish
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