Description
Mediterranean lamb salad brings zesty flavors to your plate with perfectly seared lamb slices nestled on crisp greens. Fragrant herbs, tangy feta, and a lemon vinaigrette create a light yet satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400 grams (14 ounces) leftover cooked roast lamb, shredded or sliced into bite-sized chunks
- 140 grams (5 ounces) baby salad leaves
- 150 grams (5.5 ounces) semi-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained
Cheese and Vegetable Ingredients:
- 100 grams (½ cup) feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ large red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
Seasoning and Oil Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch) mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large pinch of salt
- 1 large pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Ignite a sizzling skillet or wok with vegetable oil over fierce medium-high heat, creating a shimmering cooking surface.
- Dust the leftover lamb fragments with a seasoned cornflour mixture, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with the savory blend.
- Carefully introduce the lamb into the hot oil, allowing it to transform into golden, crisp morsels through occasional gentle turning.
- While the lamb crackles and browns, craft a vibrant dressing by whisking balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and a precise balance of salt and pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Spread a lush carpet of baby salad leaves across a pristine serving platter, creating a verdant foundation for the dish.
- Cascade the newly crisped lamb pieces atop the green canvas, creating an appetizing layer of texture and depth.
- Artfully distribute semi-dried tomatoes, translucent red onion slivers, and crumbled feta cheese across the salad landscape.
- Unleash the prepared dressing, allowing it to cascade gently over the assembled ingredients, binding the flavors into a harmonious culinary composition.
- Present immediately, inviting diners to experience the symphony of crisp, tangy, and fresh elements in this vibrant lamb salad.
Notes
- Discover a transformative way to revive leftover lamb into a crispy, flavor-packed salad sensation.
- Cornflour creates a magical golden-brown exterior, ensuring each bite delivers maximum crunch and irresistible texture.
- Master the art of quick pan-frying by maintaining medium-high heat, allowing lamb to develop a beautiful caramelized exterior without becoming tough or dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg