Australian Women's Weekly Mediterranean by AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY

Author:AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY [DK]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780744049480
Publisher: DK Publishing

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Lamb with spinach pesto dressing

prep + cook time 35 minutes | serves 4

Lamb contains many nutrients, such as iron, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B12, and is also an excellent source of protein. If your supermarket doesn’t stock it, try your local farmer’s market, butcher, or gourmet grocery. Whenever possible, look for locally produced or grass-fed lamb, because it packs an extra nutritional punch while benefiting local producers.

11⁄2lb (680g) boneless lamb loin

1 garlic clove, crushed

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

1⁄2 small red onion, cut into thin wedges

3 medium heirloom tomatoes, quartered

1 cup arugula

1⁄2 cup marinated soft goat cheese, reserve 2 tbsp of the marinating oil (see tips)

spinach pesto dressing

1⁄2 cup spinach pesto (see tips)

1⁄4 cup olive oil

1 Combine the lamb, garlic, and olive oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.

2 Cook the onion on a heated grill (barbecue) or ridged grill pan until browned and just tender; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

3 Cook the lamb on the heated grill (barbecue) or ridged grill pan, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes for medium or until cooked as desired. Let stand, covered loosely with foil, for 5 minutes. Slice thickly.

4 Meanwhile, to make the spinach pesto dressing, place the ingredients in a small screw-top jar; shake well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5 Place the onion, tomato, arugula, and reserved marinating oil in a large bowl; toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6 Add the lamb to the salad; toss to combine. Arrange salad on a platter. Top with the crumbled cheese; drizzle with the dressing.

tips

The oil from the marinated goat cheese adds extra depth of flavor to this dish. The cheese we used was marinated in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, thyme, and chili.

You can use any pesto, including your favorite store-bought brand.

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