Barbecued Lamb with Lemon Salad
Barbecued Lamb with Lemon Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe has 445 calories, 5g of protein, and 45g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 10. Head to the store and pick up orange juice, lemons, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry lamb legs, score on both sides,
In a blender, mix garlic, mint leaves, pepper and olive oil until smooth paste is formed. Rub paste all over both legs and season with salt.
Place on barbecue and cook, turning frequently, until pink at bone, about 30 to 40 minutes
Meanwhile, prepare lemon salad by mixing lemons, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper in a large mixing bowl. Allow to stand at room temperature until ready to serve with meat. In a blender, mix almonds, green olive pesto, hot pepper flakes, orange juice, olive oil and lemon juice until smooth and thick.
When lamb is cooked, remove from grill to allow to rest for 10 minutes. Toss arugula with lemon salad and arrange on platter. Carve lamb into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange on platter.
Drizzle with almond pesto and serve.
To make the pesto: In a food processor, combine the olives, pine nuts, and garlic, and blend for 1 minute. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until it forms a thick, smooth paste. Allow to stand 1/2 hour before using.