Lamb Salad with Herb Roasted Potatoes
This Lamb Salad Recipe with Herb Roasted Potatoes is the perfect hearty, delicious, and nutritious weeknight meal. It's also great for special occasions, and is made with simple ingredients!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 896kcal
Herb roasted potatoes
- 1.5 pounds petite potatoes 1 or 1.5 inches round, halved or quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Lamb chops
- 2.5 pounds bone-in lamb loin chops about 8-9 chops, about ¾ - 1-inch thick, fat cap removed (can sub for any quick cooking lamb meat of choice or leftover roasted lamb)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt adjust as needed
- ½ teaspoon course ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme minced
Salad
- 5 ounces spring mix
- 2 small cucumbers Persian, cut into rounds. (can sub for ½ a large English cucumber)
- 10 ounces tomatoes quartered
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- ½ medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze to taste, for serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, for serving
- Juice of ½ a lemon optional, for serving
Herb roasted potatoes
On a large sheet pan (or 2 sheet pans to avoid overcrowding), toss the halved potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer and make sure the sheet pans are not overcrowded.
1.5 pounds petite potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Roast for about 25 minutes undisturbed, flipping them after about 18 minutes or when a golden brown crust forms on the flat side. If not browned enough, wait a little longer before flipping. Roast until tender and golden brown. Set aside to cool.
Lamb chops
Meanwhile, while the potatoes roast, work on the lamb chops. Dry them off really well with paper towels, then season them with salt and pepper on all sides.
2.5 pounds bone-in lamb loin chops, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, ½ teaspoon course ground black pepper
To a hot skillet, add olive oil, then carefully place the lamb chops in the pan, leaving a little space between them. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until seared on the bottom side, then flip with tongs and cook another 3-4 minutes on the other side to sear.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Spoon the melted butter, garlic, and herbs over the lamb chops while continuing to cook for about 5 more minutes or until the temperature on a digital meat thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the lamb chops reaches 125°F for medium-rare.
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Remove the lamb chops from the heat, cover with a piece of foil, then let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing in.
Salad
Assemble greens on a plate. Begin layering on the onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
5 ounces spring mix, 2 small cucumbers, ½ medium yellow onion, 10 ounces tomatoes
Add the lamb and potatoes after they have had time to rest. Add the feta cheese and the rest of the ingredients.
4 ounces feta cheese
Season everything with more salt and pepper, and drizzle with lemon juice and balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Juice of ½ a lemon
If possible, separate the meat, potatoes, and vegetables before storing them. Place each element into its own airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent the veggies from becoming soggy. The best-case scenario would be to cut up tomatoes and cucumbers fresh right before serving, as they tend to get a little soggy when sitting. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Do not freeze.
- Potato sizes. Make sure to cut the potatoes into equal sizes so they roast evenly.
- Remove the fat cap. If you don’t like the gamey flavor of lamb, cut off the fat cap with a paring knife. If you like that flavor, you can leave it on. We tend to leave it on while cooking it, then cut it off and discard once cooked so it can give the meat a little extra flavor, but not too much.
- Preheat the pan. Ensure your skillet is well-heated before adding the lamb chops. A hot pan helps achieve a nice sear on the meat, locking in juices and flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer. To achieve the desired level of doneness, use a meat thermometer. Lamb is best enjoyed at medium-rare, so aim for an internal temperature of around 125°F.
- Don't overcook the lamb. To keep the lamb juicy, moist, and flavorful, don't overcook it!
- Rest the lamb. Let the lamb chops rest for at least 10 minutes after cooking. This allows the juices to be redistributed, resulting in a more succulent and flavorful meat.
- Slice against the grain. Slice the lamb meat thinly against the grain to break up the muscle fibers. This will make them tender and easier to eat.
- Soak the onions in cold water when prepping your ingredients. This will get rid of any extra pungent bite of onion and will mellow out the flavor.
- Assemble right before serving. It is better to add the lamb and dressing right before serving the salad to prevent it from becoming soggy.
Calories: 896kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 1696mg | Potassium: 1166mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1057IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 5mg