Charcoal-Grilled Lamb Chops Over Greek Green Bean Salad
Since mid-May I have been using my Weber charcoal grill quite frequently. I am, and always will be, a charcoal griller. Once you have tasted the flavor that charcoal gives to anything, it is really difficult to be satisfied with the results of a standard gas grill. In my opinion, lamb takes on a whole new personality when cooked over charcoal. I personally like the fact that the lamb chops “seem” less fatty due to the charring of the fat into a crisp. During the summer, I also like to lighten things up, and serve grilled lamb chops with different salads. Here, I have paired them with a Greek inspired Green Bean Salad, mixed with a home-made Greek Dressing, cherry tomatoes, and fresh Feta from the market.
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Description
I love the flavor of lamb chops on the grill, especially paired with a fresh, unique salad.
Ingredients
Dressing (Makes a lot. Just use a little to lightly dress, and add more if necessary)
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup good quality, Extra virgin olive oil
Salad
- 32 oz fresh green beans
- Bowl of ice water
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half lengthwise
- 1/4–1/2 cup fresh feta cheese crumbled
Lamb chops
- 12 lamb chops
- Salt and Pepper
- Olive oil
- Charcoal grill
Instructions
Dressing
- Whisk together Dijon, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, basil, oregano, and salt and pepper.
- Slowly whisk in olive oil.
- Let sit in container for 30 minutes prior to serving.
Salad
- Bring large pot of water to a boil.
- Add in green beans and cook for 2 minutes.
- Take out and immediately put in bowl of ice water.
Lamb chops
- Salt and pepper the night before, or at least an hour before cooking.
- Brush with olive oil.
- Place lamb chops on grill, (usually takes about 4 minutes per side)
Assembly
- Mix together green beans, tomatoes and dressing. Just add a little bit of dressing, and add more to taste.
- Lightly fold in feta cheese.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve placing lamb chops on top of salad.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 4