LAMB WITH MINT SALSA

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This flavorful entree is well seasoned with an herb rub of basil, garlic, rosemary and thyme. Tender slices of meat are served with a refreshing salsa that will have even non-lamb lovers licking their lips.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

5 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 racks of lamb (8 ribs each)
MINT SALSA:
1 cup minced fresh mint
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup seeded chopped tomato
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic and seasonings. Rub over lamb. Place in a roasting pan; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. In a bowl, combine the salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving., Bake lamb, uncovered, at 425° until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 20-30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil and let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mint salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges