Minted Lamb loin chops with tomato salad

Spring is the time for blue skies, new growth, budding romances and a rejuvenated palate that calls for a lighter, fresher menu. Celebrate the new season by bringing the fresh flavour of mouth-watering Lamb to the table.

In Spring sweet, tender Lamb is at its peak supply, making it the perfect partner for new season vegetables and herbs. Its unique ability to match the fresher, more delicate flavours our palates crave post winter, makes Lamb the perfect Spring meal solution.

Enjoy Lamb alfresco and let the warm sun, cool breeze and floating scent of blossoming flowers revitalise your senses. Cooked on the barbecue, grill, fry pan or in the oven, Lamb's tenderness and flavour is sure to be a hit with family and friends. However you choose to dine, you can soak up the succulent flavours of Spring with these simple and delicious Lamb recipes.

Minted Lamb loin chops with tomato salad

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Serves: 4

8 Lamb loin chops
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp very finely chopped mint

Tomato salad
4 medium tomatoes, cut into small wedges
100g feta, crumbled
¼ red onion, cut into thin slices
¼ cup flat leaf parsley leaves
drizzle of olive oil

Preheat the grill or barbecue until moderately hot. Combine the oil and mint and brush on each side of the Lamb chops.

Cook on first side until moisture appears, turn, and cook until done to your liking. Rest for two minutes.

To make the tomato salad: Toss the tomatoes with the feta, onion, parsley and oil.

Serve the Lamb chops with the tomato salad.

This information has been issued by Hausmann Communications on behalf of Meat & Livestock Australia. For more Lamb recipe suggestions please go to: www.themainmeal.com.au

More Recipes:

Hoisin Lamb fillet with snake beans and chilli - www.femail.com.au/celebrate-spring-with-lamb.htm
Roast Lamb rump with a balsamic syrup - www.femail.com.au/roast-lamb-rump-balsamic.htm
Lamb cutlets with orange, onion and olive salad - www.girl.com.au/lamb-cutlets-orange-onion-olive-salad.htm
Minted Lamb loin chops with tomato salad - www.girl.com.au/minted-lamb-loin-chops-tomato-salad.htm