Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
Tomatoes are both the main ingredient and part of the dressing for this easy dish. Rich lamb chops provide the protein alongside a tomato, radish, mozzarella cheese and basil salad that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
| Serving Size | 4 |
|---|---|
| Cook Time | 6 mins. |
Ingredients
- 8 lamb loin chops, trimmed
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Oregano leaves
- Olive oil
- Salad
- 1/2 pound cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 radishes, very finely sliced
- 6 leaves fresh basil, torn
- Tomato Mustard Dressing
- 1/2 pound cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
Preparation
- Grill 1/2 pound tomatoes until just soft and place in a blender with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar and mustard. Pulse to combine. Set aside.
- In large bowl, combine remaining tomatoes, cheese, radishes and basil. Toss with remaining oil and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Brush chops generously with oil and season to taste.
- Cook over medium to high heat on a barbecue or grill for 2 to 3 minutes each side for medium-rare, or until cooked as desired. Sprinkle cops with oregano leaves, if desired.
- Serve chops with the Salad and drizzle with Tomato Mustard Dressing.
Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
Tomatoes are both the main ingredient and part of the dressing for this easy dish. Rich lamb chops provide the protein alongside a tomato, radish, mozzarella cheese and basil salad that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
4
Cook: 6 mins.
Preparation
- Grill 1/2 pound tomatoes until just soft and place in a blender with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar and mustard. Pulse to combine. Set aside.
- In large bowl, combine remaining tomatoes, cheese, radishes and basil. Toss with remaining oil and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Brush chops generously with oil and season to taste.
- Cook over medium to high heat on a barbecue or grill for 2 to 3 minutes each side for medium-rare, or until cooked as desired. Sprinkle cops with oregano leaves, if desired.
- Serve chops with the Salad and drizzle with Tomato Mustard Dressing.
Ingredients
- 8 lamb loin chops, trimmed
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Oregano leaves
- Olive oil
- Salad
- 1/2 pound cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 radishes, very finely sliced
- 6 leaves fresh basil, torn
- Tomato Mustard Dressing
- 1/2 pound cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
