TENDER LAMB WITH MINT SALSA

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Tender slices of meat are served with a refreshing salsa that will have guests licking their lips.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 racks of lamb (1 to 1-1/2 pounds each)
SALSA:
1 cup minced fresh mint
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup seeded chopped tomato
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic and seasonings. Rub over lamb. Place in a roasting pan; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. In a bowl, combine the salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving., Bake lamb, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from the oven and cover loosely with foil. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Simone Baker
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This is my new favorite lamb recipe. The meat is so tender and the mint salsa is so refreshing.


Amir Awan
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the lamb and the mint salsa.


Sasa Krsic
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This recipe was a disaster. The lamb was dry and the mint salsa was too spicy.


Amber Amber
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the lamb was tough and the mint salsa was bland.


Mazen Amr
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The lamb was a bit overcooked, but the mint salsa was delicious.


Mianabubakar Mianabubakar
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This dish was amazing! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the mint salsa was the perfect finishing touch.


Asha Ram Bal
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I thought the lamb was a bit dry, but the mint salsa helped to add some moisture.


Tracy Montgomery
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The lamb was delicious and the mint salsa was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Străistaru Eugen
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I would have liked the lamb to be a bit more tender, but overall it was a good dish.


Veero Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb was cooked to perfection. The mint salsa was a great addition.


Salawodin Ansari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Tala Abou chaker
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The lamb was a bit tough, but the mint salsa was delicious.


Brew Tapia
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this dish was surprisingly good. The mint salsa really helped to brighten up the flavor of the meat.


Victoria Olive
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This lamb dish was a hit! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the mint salsa was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.