By Christine Vartian Datian
Grilled Garlic Mint Lamb Chops with Cucumber Zucchini Tzatziki
8 loin lamb chops (1” inch thick)
8-10 cups mixed greens lightly tossed with lemon juice, salt, black pepper and olive oil
Marinade:
1/2 medium white onion, grated
3 cloves garlic, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons each fresh chopped mint and rosemary
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup pomegranate or cranberry juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano
Kosher salt and black or white pepper (to taste)
Mix the marinade in a medium bowl and pour over lamb chops in a shallow casserole dish. Cover and marinate for 15-30 minutes or overnight. Grill lamb chops for 2-3 minutes on each side or until desired. On four serving plates, arrange the lamb chops on top of tossed mixed greens and serve with the Cucumber Zucchini Tzatziki as a side dish or a salad on the plate.
Cucumber Zucchini Tzatziki
2 large cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, seeded and grated
2 medium zucchini, seeded and grated
2 1/2 cups plain white or Greek yogurt (more to taste)
2-3 cloves garlic, grated
Juice of 1 or 2 lemons (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon paprika (Spanish or Hungarian)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Finely chopped fresh parsley and green onions (as garnish)
1/2 medium carrot, shredded (as garnish)
Combine and mix all ingredients in medium bowl or a food processor until well blended; adjust seasonings and add more lemon juice or olive oil as needed; cover and chill until ready to use. Top with parsley, green onions and shredded carrot when ready to serve, and drizzle with extra olive oil and paprika.
Serves 4.
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Christine Vartanian Datian is a native of Fresno, California and lives in Las Vegas. She is a graduate of California State University, Fresno (CSUF), and holds a Master of Arts Degree (MA) in Mass Communications. She has been published in Sunset and Cooking Light Magazines for over a decade.