Greek Lamb Salad with Fresh Mint Dressing

Greek Lamb Salad with Fresh Mint Dressing

4 servings
Preparation time:  15 minutes

3/4       pound cooked American Lamb leg or shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2       cup pitted Kalamata or black olives, drained and sliced in half
1/3       cup prepared Balsamic salad dressing
2           tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
8           cups (7-ounce package) salad greens
5           thin slices red onion, made into rings
1           medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2        cup (2.65 ounces) coarsely crumbled feta cheese

In medium bowl, combine lamb, olives, salad dressing, and mint; allow to marinate for 15 minutes.

In large salad bowl, combine salad greens, red onions, cucumber and feta cheese.  Add salad dressing mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition per serving:  289 calories, 28 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates, 14 g total fat (46% calories from fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 811 mg sodium, 6 mg niacin,
0.25 mg vitamin B6, 3 mcg vitamin B12, 2 mg iron, 5 mg zinc

 

Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board