MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB SALAD WITH SPINACH & FETA (LOW CARB)

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A zesty, delicious combination of flavors. High protein & very low carb. For vegetarians you can just leave the lamb off the top and it's still a nice salad, but not so much a meal anymore.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 leg of lamb, bone removed & butterflied (about 3 lbs)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 cup pecan pieces
4 ounces feta cheese (4/5 of a cup)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup mint leaf, coarsely chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Rub the lamb all over with the oil and then with the seasonings.
  • Grill the lamb until medium-rare, turning once (internal temp 135F; about 40 minutes on an outdoor grill).
  • On a baking sheet, toast the pecans in preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, cobine the remaining ingredients and toss to mix.
  • Sprinkle the pecans over the top of the tossed salad.
  • Slice the lamb thin when it finishes cooking, then serve the salad with the grilled lamb on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.6, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 641.5, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2, Protein 6.4

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