Mint-Honey Marinated Lamb With Quinoa-Herb Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together the mint, honey, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
• STEP 2.Place the lamb chops in a ziplock bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• STEP 3.Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the lamb chops from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
• STEP 4.Grill the lamb chops for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
• STEP 5.While the lamb is grilling, prepare the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
• STEP 6.In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped herbs, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 7.Toss the quinoa-herb salad until well combined. Serve the grilled lamb chops on top of the salad and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Let the lamb chops come to room temperature before grilling for more even cooking.
• You can substitute lamb chops with lamb loin or leg steaks.
• Feel free to add other vegetables or ingredients to the quinoa-herb salad, such as feta cheese or roasted bell peppers.

Storage and Serving

• This dish is best served immediately after grilling.
• If you have leftovers, store the lamb and quinoa-herb salad separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• Reheat the lamb chops in a hot skillet or grill pan for a few minutes until warmed through.