
Mediterranean Lamb Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes like a Mediterranean vacation on a plate. The lamb gets beautifully seared while you chop fresh vegetables, then everything comes together with a bright lemon dressing. I love using kalamata olives here because they're packed with heart healthy monounsaturated fats that keep you satisfied. The whole meal is surprisingly affordable too, especially if you catch lamb shoulder on sale, and honestly, it feels so much fancier than the minimal effort it requires.
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Ingredients
- 500 gboneless lamb shoulder(diced)
- 946 mlmixed greens
- 200 gkalamata olives(pitted)
- 150 gfeta cheese(crumbled)
- 1 eggred onion
- 1 eggred bell pepper
- 60 mllemon juice(freshly squeezed)
- 120 mlolive oil(extra virgin)
- 3 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 tsporegano(dried)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Tip: Use a convection setting if your oven has one.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil.
Tip: Use a ratio of 3:2 for lemon juice to olive oil.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and dried oregano to the bowl and whisk to combine.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Add the diced lamb to the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade.
Tip: Use your hands or a spatula to coat the lamb evenly.
- 5
Transfer the lamb to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure the lamb is in a single layer.
- 6
Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Tip: Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- 7
While the lamb is cooking, chop the mixed greens, Kalamata olives, and red onion.
Tip: Use a sharp knife and cut the ingredients into uniform pieces.
- 8
To assemble the salad, place the roasted lamb on top of the chopped greens.
Tip: Add the crumbled feta cheese and sliced red bell pepper on top of the lamb.
- 9
Drizzle the remaining marinade over the salad and toss to combine.
Tip: Make sure the salad is well coated with the dressing.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Add a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper to bring out the flavors.
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