Lebanese Lamb Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Lebanese lamb salad is one of my go to dishes when I want something that tastes restaurant quality but comes together in under an hour. The beauty of it is the simplicity and speed, really, since you're just searing the lamb and tossing everything with a bright lemon dressing. Fresh mint is the star here, and beyond making this salad absolutely delicious, it's wonderful for digestion and can help settle your stomach after a big meal. The combination of tender lamb, cool cucumber, and tangy feta creates something truly special that feels fancy but requires minimal fuss.
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Ingredients
- 500lamb shoulder
- 150extra virgin olive oil
- 120freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 473 mlchopped fresh mint
- 237 mlchopped scallions
- 473 mldiced cucumber
- 473 mldiced tomatoes
- 200 gcrumbled feta cheese
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1 tsplebanese sumac
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Season the lamb shoulder with salt, black pepper, and Lebanese sumac.
- 2
Roast the lamb shoulder in the oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Tip: Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- 3
Let the lamb rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
Tip: This will make it easier to chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Tip: Use a whisk or a fork to mix the dressing until it's well combined.
- 5
Add the chopped mint, scallions, cucumber, tomatoes, and feta cheese to the bowl.
Tip: Toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- 6
Slice the lamb into thin strips and add it to the bowl.
Tip: Toss everything together again until the lamb is evenly distributed.
- 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Tip: Add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper to taste.
- 8
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: This will help the salad to chill and the flavors to come together.
- 9
Serve the salad chilled, garnished with additional mint if desired.
Tip: This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner.
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