Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Warm Zucchini Salad
SERVES: 4
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
COURSE: Main
Bright Mediterranean ingredients are an ideal pairing for the rich flavor of lamb. Tangy feta, briny olives and fresh mint are perfectly at home in this dish and create a dinner experience that everyone is sure to enjoy. Great for entertaining!
Ingredients
- 4 lamb loin chops
- 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 zucchini
- 1 lemon, halved
- ½ cup pitted olives, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
- ½ cup mint, roughly chopped
- ½ cup parsley, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Season lamb with salt, pepper, and 1 Tbsp olive oil. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and season with salt, pepper, and 1 Tbsp olive oil. Grill zucchini and halved lemon until charred. Grill lamb for 2-3 minutes per side until desired temperature is reached. Allow lamb to rest for 5-8 minutes.
- Slice zucchini into small pieces and toss in a bowl with juice of grilled lemon, olives, pine nuts, herbs, and remaining olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve grilled lamb with warm zucchini salad and enjoy!
