Description
Perfectly grilled lamb chops seasoned with oregano and lemon, served alongside a fresh Mediterranean‑style salad—simple, elegant, and bursting with bright flavors.
Ingredients
8 lamb chops (3 oz each, about 1–1½ in thick)
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
1 lemon (for squeezing over chops after grilling)
Salad:
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped cucumber
¼ cup Kalamata olives, quartered
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp extra‑virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp thinly sliced fresh mint
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium‑high heat.
- Season lamb chops with salt, pepper, and oregano; press seasoning to adhere.
- Grill chops about 4 minutes per side for medium‑rare (adjust for doneness).
- Remove from grill, transfer to a plate, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chops immediately.
- In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and olives.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, add mint, and stir gently.
- Plate 2 lamb chops per person and top with salad just before serving.
Notes
- Pat lamb dry before seasoning for a better sear and fewer flare‑ups.
- Marinate chops in lemon zest, oregano, oil, and garlic for deeper flavor.
- Add feta or red onion to the salad for extra color.
- Pan‑sear in a cast‑iron skillet if you don’t have a grill.
- Grill salad veggies like cherry tomatoes for smoky variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek/Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chops + salad
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
