Honey-Roasted Lamb with Arugula and Pine Nut Salad

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   Preheat oven to 425F.

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   Combine honey, 1 tablespoon oil, and thyme in heavy small saucepan.

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   Stir over low heat until just warm.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Pour 2/3 of honey mixture into small bowl.

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   Place lamb on rack set in roasting pan; brush with half of honey mixture from bowl.

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   Roast lamb 12 minutes; brush with remaining honey mixture from bowl.

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   Continue to roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 125F for medium-rare, about 10 minutes.

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   Transfer lamb to cutting board.

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    Meanwhile, add vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil to honey mixture in saucepan.

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    Stir over low heat until just warm.

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    Mix in nuts; discard thyme sprigs.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Cut lamb between ribs into chops.

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    Divide arugula among plates.

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    Top each serving with lamb chops.

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    Drizzle warm dressing over and serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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