Recipe: Warm barbecued lamb and rocket salad

Warm barbequed lamb and rocket salad. Photo / Babiche Martens.

Warm barbecued lamb and rocket salad

Serves 4

• 600g boned leg of lamb
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp each of cumin, coriander and paprika
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 300g new potatoes, halved if large
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 120g rocket
• 100g cherry tomatoes, halved

Dressing
• 2 Tbsp white vinegar
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp grainy mustard
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• Lemons wedges, to squeeze

1. Place the lamb, garlic, spices and lemon zest and juice into a bowl. Mix well and set aside for at least 2 hours or until ready to cook.

2. Preheat oven to 180C. Into a baking dish place potatoes, paprika, cumin and oil. Toss to combine. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.

3. Heat a barbecue to a medium heat. Cook the lamb for 15-20 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Depending on the thickness it may take a little longer. Rest the meat, covered, for 10 minutes.

4. In a large serving bowl or platter place the onion, rocket and tomatoes and top with potatoes and sliced warm lamb. Add the dressing, toss and serve immediately.

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