Best 4 Lamb Salad With Cucumber And Mint Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing and flavorful Lamb Salad with Cucumber and Mint, a culinary delight that blends tender lamb, crisp cucumber, aromatic mint, and a tangy dressing. This delectable salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a healthy dinner option. With three variations provided in the article, you can explore different味觉味蕾 culinary experiences: a classic lamb salad with a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, a Middle Eastern-inspired version featuring fragrant spices and creamy yogurt dressing, and a Thai-style salad with a spicy peanut dressing and crunchy vegetables. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey, discovering the vibrant flavors and textures that make this lamb salad a remarkable dish.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LAMB WITH CUCUMBER-MINT SALAD



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This was the first lamb recipe I ever made. I was inspired by a Weight Watchers Recipe but substituted/changed a few ingredients. It is yummy and healthy!

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -5 ounces lamb loin chops, fat trimmed
2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 large avocado, Cut into bite sized slices
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon mint, fresh chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Combine Chili Powder, Salt, and Pepper. Rub on the Lamb Chops.
  • Place Lamb Chops in the Broiler and cook until desired doneness (145 degrees = medium). This should take about 6-8 minutes.
  • Combine Cucumbers, Onion, Avocado, mint, vinegar, and oil. Season with Salt and Pepper.
  • Serve Salad and Lamb Chop together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.5, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 612.2, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 7.1

ROASTED LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT AND CUCUMBER YOGURT



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time P1DT2h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 shallots, minced to yield about 3/4 cup
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cracked coriander seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon red chile flakes
1 (6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
Tzatziki Sauce, recipe follows
2 cups plain yogurt
Juice of 2 lemons
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced shallots

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the shallots, garlic, rosemary, sugar, coriander, salt, and chile flakes. Rub the mixture on the surface of the lamb. Set the lamb in a large glass baking dish; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Rinse the lamb and pat it dry. Heat a roasting pan or large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Brown the lamb on both sides.
  • Set the lamb on a roasting rack in the pan and roast, fat side up, until it reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer to a platter. Set the pan over medium heat and add the stock, scraping the pan drippings to dissolve them in the broth. Simmer until reduced by half.
  • Serve the lamb with the reduced pan sauce, Tzatziki Sauce, and grilled vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash tossed with red wine vinegar and olive oil.
  • Stir together all the ingredients in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

LAMB MEATBALLS WITH CUCUMBERS AND HERBS



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Flecked with coriander, cinnamon, and cumin, lamb meatballs rest on a bed of dill, parsley, and mint in this composed salad that takes cues from Middle Eastern cuisine. Serve them with a swipe of labneh and quick-pickled red onions and golden raisins-and enjoy the culinary journey. This recipe is featured in the cookbook Salad Freak: Recipes to Feed a Healthy Obsession ($26.99, amazon.com).

Provided by Jess Damuck

Yield Serves 2 to 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh mint
1 bunch fresh dill
1/2 cup plain (or fresh) breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic
6 Persian cucumbers, halved and thinly sliced on the bias
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup labneh, or sheep's-milk or Greek-style yogurt
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine onion, raisins, and vinegar and let soak, tossing every now and then so everything gets vinegary. Put coriander and cumin seeds in a skillet and cook over medium heat, shaking skillet around a lot quite vigorously to move them around. When they start to smell fragrant and toasty, after a minute or two, transfer to a mortar and pestle, spice grinder, or cutting board. Crush them up just a bit and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add Aleppo pepper, cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and ground lamb to bowl with spices. Chop leaves from parsley and half of mint and dill; add to bowl. Add breadcrumbs and egg and grate in 1 clove garlic; use your hands to mix and combine. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Divide mixture into 12 balls and put on sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes for medium (about 145°F on an instant-read thermometer). Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine cucumbers, pickled-onion mixture, and 1 handful each parsley and mint leaves. Season with salt and black pepper and drizzle with a little oil.
  • Put labneh in another bowl; grate in remaining 1 clove garlic and zest of lemon. Season with Aleppo pepper and salt. Swoop mixture onto your serving plate or platter with the back of a spoon. Top with salad and meatballs. Cut zested lemon into wedges and serve alongside.

LAMB SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND MINT



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     project, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield Four first-course or two main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 rib lamb chops, boned
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon water
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped hot chilies, or more to taste
1/2 medium carrot
1 European seedless cucumber, unpeeled, very thinly sliced
1/4 cup jicama, cut into small dice
1/4 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup smashed and finely minced lemon grass, from the bottom part of the stalk
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, cut across into thin strips
1/2 cup mint leaves, cut across into thin strips
1 tablespoon nam pla (Thai fish sauce), or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt and chilies in a small saucepan over low heat. Heat until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Use a peeler to scrape the carrot into 2-inch thin strips. Cut the strips lengthwise to make a fine julienne. Place the carrots in a bowl with the cucumber, jicama, sprouts, lemon grass, cilantro and half of the mint. Toss and set aside.
  • Heat a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb, cook until medium-rare, 30 seconds per side. Cut across grain into thin slices. Season with salt.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and use your hand to squeeze the dressing into the salad. Mix in the nam pla. Divide among 2 or 4 plates, creating a tall mound. Top with the remaining mint. Drape the lamb over the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 460, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 587 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have fresh mint, you can use 1/4 cup of chopped parsley or cilantro.
  • To make the salad more substantial, add 1 cup of cooked quinoa, rice, or lentils.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought tzatziki sauce.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for up to 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

This lamb salad with cucumber and mint is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for a summer meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own dietary needs. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this recipe a try!

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