Summer Lamb Salad

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A refreshing salad featuring marinated lamb strips, rocket, and a variety of fresh vegetables, dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: Australian, Family Secret Recipes, Nanny, Nanny Bev
Yield: 4
Author: Nanny Bev

Materials

Salad

  • 100 g rocket
  • 150 g Lebanese cucumber diced
  • 150 g bocconcini cubed
  • 20 g basil leaves
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 50 g pulled kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • garlic aioli (optional)

Lamb

  • 4 lamb back straps (1.5 kg total)
  • 500 ml olive oil for marinating
  • 2 tablespoons basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed

Instructions

Preparation

  • Combine olive oil, chopped basil, cracked pepper, and crushed garlic to create a marinade.
  • Marinate the lamb back straps in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the salad ingredients: dice the Lebanese cucumber, bocconcini, roma tomatoes, and red onion. Tear basil leaves and prepare kalamata olives.
  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Add garlic aioli if desired.
  • Cook the marinated lamb as desired (grill or pan-fry).
  • Slice the lamb and serve over the salad.

Notes

Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar and olive oil to taste. Serve immediately for best flavor.

A refreshing salad featuring marinated lamb strips, rocket, and a variety of fresh vegetables, dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Notes: Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar and olive oil to taste. Serve immediately for best flavor.