Herbed Greek Loin Chops with Feta Salad

Servings: 12

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INGREDIENTS

12 American Lamb loin chops

1-1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup Flat leaf parsley, leaves only, finely chopped

1 Rosemary sprigs, finely chopped tablespoon

1/4 cup Oregano leaves, fresh, finely chopped

8 Garlic cloves, chopped

1/4 cup Lemon juice

Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Salad:

1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbles

1 cup Teardrop or grape tomatoes

1/2 cup olives

1/2 cup Red onion, sliced

1 cup Cucumbers, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon mint leaves, torn or rough chopped

1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

3 heads Boston Bibb, Romaine or Red Leaf lettuce,

separated into leaves



DIRECTIONS

METHOD:

For the Lamb:  In a large bowl, mix olive oil, parsley, rosemary, oregano, garlic and lemon juice.  Season with salt and pepper. Add loin chops; toss to coat liberally. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.  Grill lamb loin chops 2 to 3 minutes per side until medium-rare. 

For the Salad:  Mix together feta cheese, tomatoes, olives, onion, cucumbers, mint, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.

To serve:  Garnish lamb with feta salad atop leaf cups. 

Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board