Best Lamb Cucumber Salad Pitas Recipes

LAMB AND SWEET ONION PITAS WITH ORANGE-CUCUMBER SALAD image

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. ground lamb
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 large oranges
1 small English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh mint
2 pitas, halved and very lightly toasted
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

Heat 1-1/2 Tbs. of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add about three-quarters of the onion, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the onion to a small bowl; set aside. Cook the lamb, cinnamon, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in the skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat, until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes; drain well. Meanwhile, finely chop the remaining raw onion and transfer to a large bowl. Cut the peels and pith from the oranges. Working over a bowl to collect the juice, cut the orange segments free from the membranes. Cut the segments into chunks. Add the oranges, orange juice, cucumber, vinegar, mint, and the remaining 1 Tbs. oil to the chopped raw onion; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fill the pitas with the lamb and cooked onions. Add some of the orange-cucumber salad and a dollop of yogurt. Serve the remaining salad on the side. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 470; Fat (g): 26; Fat Calories (kcal): 240; Saturated Fat (g): 9; Protein (g): 25; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 13; Carbohydrates (g): 33; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2; Sodium (mg): 580; Cholesterol (mg): 80; Fiber (g): 4;

Lamb & Cucumber Salad Pitas Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by LRay

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, about 2 cups
1 small red onion, thinly sliced, about 1 cup
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1 jalapeno chile pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground lamb
4 soft flatbreads

Steps:

CUCUMBER SALAD: In a medium bowl combine cucumber, onion, olives, half the mint leaves, jalapeno, and oregano. Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons oil; toss to coat. YOGURT SAUCE: In a small bowl combine yogurt and 1 clove garlic. Chop remaining mint and stir into yogurt mixture. Season with salt and pepper. LAMB: In a large bowl combine lamb, remaining clove of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon. black pepper. Heat remaining oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon meat into 4 mounds in skillet, leaving space between mounds. Cook 2 minutes. Press mounds into thin patties using the back of a wide spatula. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until browned. Turn; cook 2 minutes more or until done (160 degrees F). ASSEMBLY: Serve lamb patties in flatbread topped with yogurt mixture and Cucumber Salad. Makes 4 servings. Better Homes and Gardens, April 2016, Page 80. Per serving: 236 kcal cal., 14 g fat (1 g sat. fat, 5 g polyunsaturated fat, 6 g monounsatured fat), 0 mg chol., 402 mg sodium, 17 g carb., 2 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 14 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet