Featured Cookbook: The Social Cookbook

GREEK LAMB SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING

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Servings: 4
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Ingredients

2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounces boneless lamb leg sirloin chops, cut 1/2 inch thick
8 cups torn fresh spinach or torn mixed salad greens
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped, seeded cucumber
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup dried tart cherries or golden raisins

Directions

Combine rosemary and 1 clove garlic; rub evenly onto lamb chops.
Place chops on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through.*
Cut lamb chops into thin bite-size slices.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl toss together spinach, garbanzo beans, and cucumber.
Divide spinach mixture among 4 plates.
Arrange lamb slices atop spinach mixture.
For dressing, in a small bowl combine yogurt, green onions, salt, pepper, and 1 clove garlic. Drizzle dressing over salads.
Sprinkle with cherries.

Notes

COOKS NOTE:

If desired, grill chops on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals to desired doneness, turning once halfway through. (Allow 10 to 14 minutes for medium-rare or 14 to 16 minutes for medium.)