Dish - 14 - Greek Lamb Cutlets with Cucumber Salad

Greek Lamb Cutlets with Cucumber Salad

Prep Time: 10min; Cooking Time: 30min; Serves: 2

Ingredients:

6 lamb cutlets
4 Tbsp tzatziki
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 large continental cucumber
2 sprigs fresh mint
2 sprigs fresh oregano
2 tsp fennel seeds
Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

1. Toast fennel seeds in a dry frying pan and set aside.
2. Finely dice the cucumber with a sharp knife.
3. Chop mint finely and add cucumber, add salt, pepper and olive oil and combine.
4. Combine 2 Tbsp of olive oil with finely chopped oregano and fennel seeds. Allow to marinate on lamb cutlets for up to an hour.
5. BBQ cutlets for 2 minutes on each side and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes.
6. To serve, place a generous dollop of the tzatziki on the plate, place the cutlet on the top fanned neatly, allowing the tzatziki to marinate with lamb juices, place the cucumber salad atop and serve immediately.
   

Recipe Source: Woolworths Supermarket catalogue