Grilled Lamb Chops

Grilled Lamb Chops

Serves 4
Inspiration modified from Canadian Living

Ingredients

  • 8 Thick lamb loin chops
  • 4 - 6 Cups mixed spring greens or baby spinach
  • 1/2 sweet yellow or red or orange pepper (sliced and then cut into bite sized pieces)

Marinade and Dressing

  • 3 Tbsp liquid honey
  • grated rind of one lemon
  • 1 lemon juiced (about 3 tbsp)
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 Tsp Dijon or your favourite mustard
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1/4 Tsp salt
  • 1/4 Tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon rind, lemon juice, oil, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Remove 1/4 cup of the dressing/marinade and set aside for the salad.
Grilled Lamb Chops - the marinade
Add the chops to a bowl or zip lock bag. Pour the remaining marinade over the chops and marinade at least 4 hours or all day.
Heat the grill to high. Remove the chops from the marinade. Cook over the high heat 2 minutes per side, to sear the meat. Turn off the back burner and move the chops to the back (off heat). Close the cover of the barbecue and cook for 20 minutes, turning them over after 10 minutes.
Grilled Lamb Chops - sear the sides before baking
In a salad bowl, toss the mixed greens and diced pepper with the reserved marinade/dressing.
Grilled Lamb Chops - the salad
Divide the lamb chops among 4 plates. Add the tossed salad to the side of the lamb chops.
Grilled Lamb Chops