LAMB CHOPS WITH ASIAN PEAR AND KIWI SALSA

Lamb Chops with Asian Pear and Kiwi Salsa image

Provided by Stacey Siegal

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 small Asian pears, cored, diced
3 large kiwis, peeled, diced
6 tablespoons dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
8 1-inch-thick lamb rib chops

Steps:

Preheat broiler. Brush chops lightly on both sides with remaining 1 tablespoon honey; sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint. Broil chops until cooked to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Combine pears, kiwis, cranberries, onions and lemon juice in medium bowl; mix in 2 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons chopped mint. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Transfer 2 lamb chops to each plate. Spoon salsa alongside and serve.