LAMB WITH MINT SALSA

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This flavorful entree is well seasoned with an herb rub of basil, garlic, rosemary and thyme. Tender slices of meat are served with a refreshing salsa that will have even non-lamb lovers licking their lips.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 racks of lamb (8 ribs each)
MINT SALSA:
1 cup minced fresh mint
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup seeded chopped tomato
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic and seasonings. Rub over lamb. Place in a roasting pan; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. In a bowl, combine the salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving., Bake lamb, uncovered, at 425° until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 20-30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil and let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mint salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Raja rajput Rajput
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I made this for my family and they all loved it! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the mint salsa was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Khalil
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This lamb dish is absolutely delicious! The lamb is cooked perfectly and the mint salsa is so refreshing. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Kera Moore
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the mint salsa is the perfect complement. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, yet it always feels special.


John Hedrick
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out great! The mint salsa was a nice addition and added a refreshing flavor to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new lamb dish to try.


ayman hasan
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lamb and the mint salsa. I will definitely be making this again.


rahand kurd
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This was a great recipe! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the mint salsa was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Pury Rty
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The lamb was tender, but it lacked flavor. I think I would add more spices next time.


OvErcharged GorillA
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The lamb was cooked well and the mint salsa was tasty. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Joseph Nambele
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I made this for my family and they all loved it! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the mint salsa was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


YR FF ZONE
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This lamb dish is absolutely delicious! The lamb is cooked perfectly and the mint salsa is so refreshing. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Imon Hosen
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the mint salsa is the perfect complement. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, yet it always feels special.


Cassidi Wooten
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This was my first time cooking lamb and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb was cooked to perfection. The mint salsa was also a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new lamb d


Hadjer Styles
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the mint salsa was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaylynn “Kay Kay” Woodstrom
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. The lamb was fall-apart tender and the mint salsa was the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Bigismalz Fab
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the flavor of the lamb and the freshness of the mint salsa. I will definitely be making this again.


Arvind Yadav
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This lamb dish was a hit! The mint salsa was incredibly refreshing and added a nice brightness to the richness of the lamb. I also loved the simplicity of the recipe - it was easy to follow and didn't require any fancy ingredients.