Greek Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe With Tomato, Cucumber & Kalamata Olive Salad
Savor the Mediterranean flavors with this delightful dish that combines succulent grilled lamb chops with a vibrant tomato salad bursting with fresh ingredients. The tender lamb is seasoned to perfection and complemented by the zesty lemon juice, while the colorful salad adds a refreshing burst of flavors to create a harmonious and satisfying meal. Perfect for a special dinner or a casual gathering, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and delicious taste.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 8 (3 oz. each) lamb chops (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, quartered
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh mint
Instructions
- The Lamb:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of the lamb chops with salt, pepper and oregano. Gently press the seasonings into the meat.
- Place the lamb chops on the grill and cook until medium rare, about 4 minutes per side.
- Place the lamb chops on a plate and squeeze the lemon over the chops.
- The Salad:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, lemon juice, olive oil and mint.
- Place 2 lamb chops on each plate and top with the tomato salad. Serve.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Chops + Topping
- Calories: 266.4 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 2.8 g
- Protein Content: 35.2 g
- Fat Content: 11.6 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol Content: 108.9 mg
- Sodium Content: 371.2 mg
- Fiber Content: 0.8 g
- Sugar Content: 1.4 g
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