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Grilled Lamb Salad Recipe with Cumin Vinaigrette

Cumin-spiced lamb on a bed of jicama, carrot and lettuce.
Course Main Course Salad
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
resting time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 489kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless leg of lamb 1 piece - about 3 inches thick
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil plus more for rubbing
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • Freshly ground white pepper
  • 4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
  • 6 ounces jicama peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 1 large carrot cut into matchsticks
  • 1 medium cucumber seeded, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup basil shredded, plus 4 sprigs
  • 2 red jalapeños or green, seeded and sliced
  • 4 cilantro sprigs

Instructions

  • Light a grill. Rub the lamb with oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the cumin and season with salt and black pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, mustard and the remaining 1 teaspoon of cumin. Whisk in the 1/4 cup of oil and season with salt and white pepper.
  • Grill the lamb over moderate heat, turning a few times, until charred and medium-rare, about 12 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a carving board; let rest for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, toss the romaine with the jicama, carrot, cucumber, shredded basil and jalapeños. Add the dressing and toss well. Transfer to plates. Thinly slice the lamb and arrange the slices on the salad. Garnish with the cilantro and basil sprigs and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7443IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg