Lamb Loin Chops with Greek Salad and Yogurt-Lemon Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 4tablespoons olive oil
  • 2tablespoons fresh juice from about 1 lemon, divided
  • 2large tomatoes, stems and seeds removed, chopped
  • 1cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1cup Kalamata olives, pits removed, cut in half
  • 1/2teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4lamb loin chops, 4 to 6 ounces each
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Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice. Add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives, and toss until combined. Set aside.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the yogurt, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir in the crumbled feta. If necessary, season with salt and pepper.

Season the lamb loin chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a 12-inch stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chops. Cook without moving until brown crust develops, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until medium-rare, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer chops to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, divide the Greek salad between four plates, leaving as much of the liquid behind as possible. Add a lamb loin chop to each plate and drizzle with the yogurt-lemon sauce. Serve with more of the yogurt-lemon sauce.

Nutrition

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(per serving)616 Calories 48g Fat 11g Carbs 37g ProteinNutrition FactsServings: 4Amount per servingCalories 616% Daily Value*Total Fat 48g 62%Saturated Fat 17g 86%Cholesterol 116mg 39%Sodium 832mg 36%Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%Dietary Fiber 3g 9%Total Sugars 5gProtein 37gVitamin C 18mg 91%Calcium 148mg 11%Iron 4mg 23%Potassium 697mg 15%*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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