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Lamb and Apple Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
This refreshing salad combines tender lamb with crisp apples and vegetables, all dressed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette. It's a balanced meal providing lean protein, fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats, suitable for a low-histamine and Mediterranean diet.
35 min2 servingsmediterraneansalad
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories599
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38g49%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 675mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 35g13%
Dietary Fiber 7g24%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 24g47%
Calcium 789mg61%
Iron 8.1mg45%
Potassium 1981mg42%
Vitamin A 576mcg64%
Vitamin C 71mg79%
Vitamin E 4.7mg31%
Vitamin K 527mcg439%
Magnesium 250mg60%
Zinc 4.4mg40%
Folate 274mcg68%
Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 4 oz lamb loin chops
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon peppers
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 medium apple
- 0.5 medium cucumber
- 0.25 small onion
- 0.5 medium bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons mint
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
- 1Marinate lamb slices with olive oil, lemon zest, sea salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.
- 2Grill or pan-sear lamb slices until cooked through (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- 3While lamb is cooking, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup (if using), sea salt, and pepper.
- 4In a large bowl, combine arugula, sliced apple, cucumber, red onion (rinsed), and bell pepper.
- 5Add grilled lamb slices to the salad.
- 6Drizzle with citrus vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- 7Garnish with fresh mint and parsley.
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