Lamb Patties with Fattoush Salad Recipe

Name: Lamb Patties with Fattoush Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 1/4 cup finely chopped white or yellow onion (1 small onion); 1 teaspoon ground allspice (1/3 palmful); 1 tablespoon ground cumin (a palmful); 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (a couple of generous pinches); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; Several drops of hot sauce, such as Tabasco; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, finely chopped; 2 lemons, one zested and both juiced; Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) for drizzling, plus 3 to 4 tablespoons; 1/4 cup fresh mint (a handful of leaves), chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (a handful of leaves), chopped; 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (a couple of handfuls), coarsely chopped; 1 romaine lettuce heart, chopped; 2 cups arugula leaves (look in the bulk produce bins), chopped; 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 3 or 4 radishes, sliced; 4 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle; 1/3 English (seedless) cucumber (the one wrapped in plastic), chopped; 1 small bell pepper, any color, cored, seeded, and chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/4 cup finely chopped white or yellow onion (1 small onion)
1 teaspoon ground allspice (1/3 palmful)
1 tablespoon ground cumin (a palmful)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (a couple of generous pinches)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Several drops of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons pine nuts, finely chopped
2 lemons, one zested and both juiced
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) for drizzling, plus 3 to 4 tablespoons
1/4 cup fresh mint (a handful of leaves), chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (a handful of leaves), chopped
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (a couple of handfuls), coarsely chopped
1 romaine lettuce heart, chopped
2 cups arugula leaves (look in the bulk produce bins), chopped
2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 or 4 radishes, sliced
4 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
1/3 English (seedless) cucumber (the one wrapped in plastic), chopped
1 small bell pepper, any color, cored, seeded, and chopped

1
Heat a grill pan, large skillet, or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
2
In a large bowl combine the lamb with the onion, spices, tomato paste, hot sauce, salt and pepper, pine nuts, and lemon zest.
3
Form 12 2- to 2 1/2-inch balls.
4
Flatten the balls into patties and drizzle with EVOO.
5
Grill the patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
6
Hold the cooked patties on a plate under foil.
7
In a large, shallow platter mix the mint, cilantro, parsley, romaine, and arugula with the tomatoes, radishes, scallions, cucumbers, and bell pepper.
8
Dress the salad with lemon juice and salt, toss, then dress with EVOO to taste.
9
Top the salad with lamb patties and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, 1/4 cup finely chopped white or yellow onion (1 small onion), 1 teaspoon ground allspice (1/3 palmful), 1 tablespoon ground cumin (a palmful), and more.

Yes, Lamb Patties with Fattoush Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lamb Patties with Fattoush Salad

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