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 12 lbs ground lamb; ¼ cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 -5 drops hot sauce (several drops or to taste); salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, finely chopped; 2 lemons (1 zested and both juiced); extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup of fresh mint, chopped; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; ½ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped; 1 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped; 2 cups arugula leaves, chopped; 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 3 -4 radishes, sliced; 4 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle; 13 English cucumber, chopped; 1 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs ground lamb
¼ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 -5 drops hot sauce (several drops or to taste)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons pine nuts, finely chopped
2 lemons (1 zested and both juiced)
extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup of fresh mint, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
2 cups arugula leaves, chopped
2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 -4 radishes, sliced
4 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
13 English cucumber, chopped
1 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1
Heat a grill pan, large skillet, or outdoor grill over med-high heat.
2
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the lamb, onion, spices, tomato paste, hot sauce, salt, pepper, pine nuts, and lemon zest.
3
Form twelve 2 to 2 1/2 inch balls.
4
Flatten the balls into patties and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
5
Grill the patties for 2-3 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 extra-virgin olive oil to taste.
9
Top the salad with the lamb patties and serve.

270

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground lamb, ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lamb Patties With Fattoush Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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