Moroccan Lamb Salad With Carrots And Mint Recipe

Name: Moroccan Lamb Salad With Carrots And Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds lean lamb loin chops, trimmed (1-inch thick); 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 cup 2 percent Greek-style yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound carrots, peeled; 1/4 cup fresh mint sprigs; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 2 scallions, chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds lean lamb loin chops, trimmed (1-inch thick)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup 2 percent Greek-style yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound carrots, peeled
1/4 cup fresh mint sprigs
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 scallions, chopped

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Prepare grill.
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Rub lamb with garlic, and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill on medium heat 4-5 minutes per side (medium-rare) or to desired doneness. Let rest 5 minutes, then cut into bite-size pieces, discarding bones.
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Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, cinnamon, cayenne, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
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Use a vegetable peeler to cut carrots into long, thin strips. Add carrots and the remaining ingredients to dressing, and toss. Serve with lamb.
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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds lean lamb loin chops, trimmed (1-inch thick), 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Lamb Salad With Carrots And Mint 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.

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Moroccan Lamb Salad With Carrots And Mint

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