Sunday 7 October 2012

Mediterranean Lamb Salad

 This one is a winner!  Yum, yum, yum!! I love salads that are a meal in themselves and this one is so delicious!  Made with both fresh and semi dried tomatoes, eggplant,  olives, capers and fresh basil, it really is so packed with flavour.
The marinade for the lamb is so simple, only lemon zest, olive oil, rosemary and garlic.  I used lamb steaks as I couldn't get lamb fillets (and because the steaks were cheaper!) but it really made very little difference.  It was so easy to throw all the ingredients together on the platter and then quickly fry the lamb for a few minutes either side, slice it up and toss it with the vegetables.  The vinaigrette is also quick and easy and I tend to use the same one on lots of my salads now.  Made of just lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, sugar, garlic and salt & pepper.  So yum and just so simple.  This is a must try - you'll love it!