Warm Salad Of Asparagus Spears And Seared Lamb Chops With Fresh Mint Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Warm Salad Of Asparagus Spears And Seared Lamb Chops With Fresh Mint Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1 to 1-1/4 inch thick lamb loin chops; salt and pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup vegetable stock; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 lbs. asparagus, ends discarded; 1/4 cup red onion, sliced; 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted; and sliced

Servings: persons

4 1 to 1-1/4 inch thick lamb loin chops
salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup vegetable stock
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 lbs. asparagus, ends discarded
1/4 cup red onion, sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted
and sliced

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Season the chops with salt, pepper, garlic and oregano. Heat a heavy skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Sear each side of the chops for 3-4 minutes for medium rare. Remove chops from pan. Set aside. Cover loosely to keep warm. Pour off any fat left in skillet while keeping lamb juices in the pan. Add stock and scrape up any brown bits from the pan. Boil until the liquid reduces to 1-2 tablespoons. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vinegar. Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add chopped mint. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Cut asparagus into 3 inch spears. Steam until tender. Arrange warm asparagus and lamb on serving plate. Pour warm vinaigrette all over. Top with feta, onions and olives. Serve immediately.
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Nutrients per serving:
3
Calories 314, fat 22 gms, calories from fat 194, saturated fat 9 gms, cholesterol 62 gms, sodium 300 mg, dietary fiber 8 gms, protein 25 gms

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1 to 1-1/4 inch thick lamb loin chops, salt and pepper, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped, and more.

Yes, Warm Salad Of Asparagus Spears And Seared Lamb Chops With Fresh Mint Vinaigrette 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.

Warm Salad Of Asparagus Spears And Seared Lamb Chops With Fresh Mint Vinaigrette

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