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Easy Lamb Chops with Fresh Salads

Rose
This Easy Lamb Chops with Fresh Salads recipe combines juicy, spice-marinated lamb with vibrant sides like rice pilaf, beetroot salad, and creamy potato salad. A balanced and flavorful meal perfect for both weeknights and special gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 plates
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl for marinade
  • grill or grill pan
  • cooking pot for rice
  • frying pan for vegetables
  • knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 8 lamb chops
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup spinach or leafy greens, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cooked beetroots, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 medium potatoes, boiled and cubed
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Coat the lamb chops thoroughly and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Rinse basmati rice under cold water and cook in water or broth for about 15 minutes until tender.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté diced red bell pepper for 2–3 minutes, add spinach until wilted, then mix into cooked rice and season.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan and cook lamb chops for 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Let rest before serving.
  • Combine diced beetroot, chopped tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill before serving.
  • Mix boiled potatoes with mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Arrange lamb chops with rice and salads on a platter. Serve warm with optional lemon juice.

Notes

Marinate the lamb overnight for deeper flavor. Bring lamb to room temperature before grilling and avoid overcooking for best tenderness. For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Serve with extra lemon juice for brightness.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2200IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword grilled lamb, healthy dinner, lamb chops, lamb with salads
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