Lamb, feta & mint salad

Gluten Free
Health score
22%
Lamb, feta & mint salad
20 min.
2
386kcal

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For a delightful culinary experience that echoes the flavors of the Mediterranean, look no further than this vibrant Lamb, Feta & Mint Salad. This gluten-free dish is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of rich ingredients coming together in perfect harmony. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a refreshing salad that's ideal as a side dish, an antipasti starter, or a light snack.

The star of this recipe is the succulent lamb steak, which is seared to perfection and balanced with the creamy, tangy notes of crumbled feta cheese. The addition of roasted peppers brings a sweet smokiness that beautifully complements the freshness of baby spinach and the aromatic mint. This salad is an excellent way to showcase how simple ingredients can create a sophisticated flavor profile.

Imagine the crunch of crispy oven-baked chips, tossed in with the colorful salad while topped with slices of juicy lamb—every bite bursts with flavor and texture. With its beautiful presentation and alluring aromas, this dish is sure to impress family and friends at your next gathering. Not only will it satisfy your taste buds, but it will also keep your dietary preferences in mind, being entirely gluten-free and under 400 calories per serving. Dive into this delightful dish and let your taste buds wander through its delicious landscape!

Ingredients

  • 200 fries frozen
  • handful roasted peppers in oil
  • tsp red wine vinegar 
  • leaves mint leaves roughly chopped
  • pinches sugar 
  • 85 feta cheese crumbled
  • handfuls baby spinach 
  • large lamb loins trimmed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas
  2. Spread the chips out onto a baking tray, then bake for 12 mins. Meanwhile, whisk together 4 tsp oil from the pepper jar with the red wine vinegar, chopped mint, sugar and some seasoning. Roughly tear the peppers into smaller chunks, then put into a large bowl with the feta and spinach leaves.
  3. Heat a griddle or frying pan, brush lamb with a little more oil from the pepper jar, then season. Cook for 2-3 mins on each side, then leave to rest on a board.
  4. Once the chips have cooked for 12 mins, remove the tray from the oven.
  5. Cut them in half, toss with 1 tsp more oil from the pepper jar, then roast for another 3 mins. Thinly slice the lamb. Toss the hot crispy chips through the salad with the dressing, arrange on a platter or 2 dinner plates and top with the lamb.

Nutrition Facts

Calories386kcal
Protein9.97%
Fat55.58%
Carbs34.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
96.71
Glycemic Load
17.78
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
20.319565259892%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
1.91mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
1.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:385.88kcal
19.29%
Fat:24.33g
37.43%
Saturated Fat:10.27g
64.17%
Carbohydrates:33.93g
11.31%
Net Carbohydrates:28.76g
10.46%
Sugar:1.12g
1.25%
Cholesterol:38.19mg
12.73%
Sodium:1005.77mg
43.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.81g
19.63%
Vitamin K:145.68µg
138.75%
Vitamin A:2998.24IU
59.96%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.35%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.61%
Calcium:249mg
24.9%
Phosphorus:236.26mg
23.63%
Folate:94.06µg
23.51%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.02%
Fiber:5.17g
20.69%
Vitamin C:15.01mg
18.2%
Potassium:627.99mg
17.94%
Vitamin B3:2.91mg
14.57%
Iron:2.45mg
13.6%
Magnesium:50.19mg
12.55%
Vitamin B12:0.73µg
12.16%
Zinc:1.73mg
11.56%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.91%
Selenium:7.28µg
10.4%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.74%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.58%
Copper:0.09mg
4.33%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.14%