Roast Rack of American Lamb Salad Recipe

Name: Roast Rack of American Lamb Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 saddle of lamb, about 2 pounds; Salt to taste if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, coarsely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons mustard, preferably America-made Dijon style; 1/4 cup pure virgin olive oil; 3 quarts losely packed salad greens such as Kentucky limestone or watercress or a combination of both; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 saddle of lamb, about 2 pounds
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, coarsely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons mustard, preferably America-made Dijon style
1/4 cup pure virgin olive oil
3 quarts losely packed salad greens such as Kentucky limestone or watercress or a combination of both
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Pull and cut away almost all of the surface fat from the lamb.
3
When ready to cook, the weight of the lamb will be about one and one half pounds.
4
Arrange lamb on a baking dish.
5
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, olive oil and thyme.
6
Place the lamb in the oven and bake 30 to 35 minutes.
7
Remove and let stand 20 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute themselves.
8
Meanwhile, put vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and beat with a wire whisk.
9
Gradually add oil, beating vigorously.
10
Place the greens in a salad bowl and add the salad dressing.
11
Toss to blend.
12
Arrange the greens on four to eight salad plates.
13
Place lamb on a flat surface and cut lengthwise into very thin slices.
14
Arrange about three or six slices of lamb over each serving of greens.
15
Sprinkle each serving with a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

300

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 saddle of lamb, about 2 pounds, Salt to taste if desired, Freshly ground pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Roast Rack of American Lamb 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.

Roast Rack of American Lamb Salad

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