Dinner Tonight: Seared Lamb Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
59%
Dinner Tonight: Seared Lamb Salad
45 min.
2
189kcal

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Looking for a quick yet satisfying dinner option? Look no further than our Seared Lamb Salad! This dish brings together the vibrant flavors of fresh herbs, zesty lime, and succulent lamb, all while being gluten-free and dairy-free. Perfect for a delightful lunch or a main course that won't weigh you down, this salad is a guilt-free choice with just 189 calories per serving.

The star of this recipe is the lamb leg steak, marinated with garlic and soy sauce until it reaches a beautiful caramelization on the grill. The combination of tender, juicy meat and a medley of mixed greens—like peppery arugula and delicate baby spinach—creates a delicious contrast that will tantalize your taste buds. And let’s not forget about the refreshing mint and spicy chili, which elevate this salad to a whole new level of flavor.

With a generous dose of protein, healthy fats, and a touch of sweetness from sugar, you can enjoy a meal that not only satisfies your hunger but also aligns with your health goals. Ready in just 45 minutes, this Seared Lamb Salad is your go-to recipe for a nourishing dinner that captures the essence of a gourmet meal without all the fuss. Give it a try tonight and impress your taste buds with every bite!

Ingredients

  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5  juice of lime 
  • 0.8 pound leg of lamb 
  • Handful mint leaves chopped
  • small to 5 chilies fresh red minced deseeded
  • large handfuls baby spinach mixed such as arugula, baby spinach, mint, sorrel, etc.
  • 0.3 cup soya sauce 
  • teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • grill

Directions

  1. Marinate the lamb in 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce and the minced garlic.
  2. In the meantime, wash and tear the greens into pieces, if necessary.
  3. Combine the remaining soy sauce, lime juice, chili, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, and taste for a balance of salty, sweet, and sour.
  4. Add the mint leaves and stir to combine.
  5. Grill, broil, or sear the lamb over very high heat until crisp and caramelized, and done to your liking. Allow to rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking, then slice across the grain into strips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories189kcal
Protein56.56%
Fat24.35%
Carbs19.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
96.05
Glycemic Load
2.83
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.564782847529%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.78mg
Hesperetin
0.88mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.59mg
Kaempferol
2.88mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
1.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:189.36kcal
9.47%
Fat:5.18g
7.97%
Saturated Fat:1.77g
11.09%
Carbohydrates:9.15g
3.05%
Net Carbohydrates:7.33g
2.67%
Sugar:4.03g
4.47%
Cholesterol:68.58mg
22.86%
Sodium:1725.25mg
75.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.09g
54.17%
Vitamin K:220.6µg
210.09%
Vitamin A:4522.83IU
90.46%
Vitamin C:48.8mg
59.15%
Vitamin B12:2.89µg
48.22%
Vitamin B3:8.49mg
42.47%
Selenium:26.42µg
37.75%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.56%
Folate:125.46µg
31.37%
Zinc:4.6mg
30.67%
Phosphorus:283.35mg
28.33%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.09%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
24.22%
Iron:4.25mg
23.62%
Magnesium:84.21mg
21.05%
Potassium:726.95mg
20.77%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.2%
Copper:0.28mg
13.97%
Vitamin B5:0.99mg
9.89%
Vitamin E:1.32mg
8.82%
Fiber:1.81g
7.25%
Calcium:71.29mg
7.13%