Greek Lamb Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Golden raisins bring a tangy surprise to this warm salad of juicy lamb, rejuvenating cucumber, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
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8 ounces boneless lamb sirloin chops, cut 3/4-inch thick
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2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
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1 clove garlic, minced
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8 cups torn fresh spinach or mixed salad greens
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1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
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1/4 cup chopped, seeded cucumber
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1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
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1/4 cup sliced green onions
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1 tablespoon fat-free milk
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 cup golden raisins
Directions
1.
Trim fat from chops. For rub: In a small bowl, combine rosemary and 1 clove garlic. Sprinkle rub evenly over chops; rub in with your fingers.
2.
For a charcoal grill, place lamb on grill rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered for 14 to 17 minutes or to desired doneness, turning once halfway through grilling. For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place meat on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.
3.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together spinach, garbanzo beans, and cucumber. Arrange spinach mixture on four dinner plates. For dressing: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, green onions, milk, 1 clove garlic, salt, and pepper; set aside.
4.
Cut lamb into thin bite-size slices. Arrange lamb on top of spinach mixture. Drizzle dressing over salads. Sprinkle with golden raisins. Makes 4 servings.
Broiling Directions
Preheat broiler. Place chops on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat. Broil for 12 to 15 minutes, or until desired doneness, turning once halfway through broiling.
Nutrition information
Calories 266, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 529 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Total Sugar 14 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 21 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 36%, Calcium 16%, Iron 40%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Starch 2, Lean Meat 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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