TENDER LAMB WITH MINT SALSA

Tender Lamb with Mint Salsa image

Tender slices of meat are served with a refreshing salsa that will have guests licking their lips.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 2 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 (1 to 1-1/2 pounds each)
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 375° for 30-35 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from the oven and cover loosely with foil. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.