GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH SALSA VERDE AND CREAMY FETA SAUCE SERVED WITH CHOPPED SALAD

My Cellar

Serves 4

4 tbsp (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided

2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1 sprig rosemary, leaves removed from stem and crushed

12 lamb loin chops

salt and pepper, to taste

8 pieces pita bread

SALSA VERDE:

1 bunch parsley, washed, picked from stems and finely chopped

¾ cup (175 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar

salt and pepper, to taste

1 lemon, zest and juice

1 tbsp (15 ml) capers

1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano

1 small fresh chili, chopped finely (optional, adjust to taste)

CREAMY FETA SAUCE:

½ cup (125 ml) feta cheese, crumbled

½ cup (125 ml) full-fat Greek yogurt

1 garlic clove, finely minced

1 pinch dried oregano, crushed

1 tsp (5 ml) chives, finely chopped

salt and pepper, to taste

CHOPPED SALAD:

1 large tomato, cut into medium sized pieces

½ long English cucumber, cut into medium sized pieces

¼ red onion, chopped

1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp (15 ml) red wine vinegar

salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat barbecue or grill pan to medium heat.
Mix 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, garlic and rosemary together. Toss with lamb chops and let sit for 10 minutes. While lamb sits, prepare Chopped Salad, recipe follows.
Season lamb chops with salt and pepper then grill for 5 to 8 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and grill pita bread for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side, just until light golden brown and soft. Drizzle bread with 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil.
Divide lamb chops on serving plates, drizzle with Salsa Verde on top. Serve with extra Salsa Verde, Creamy Feta Sauce, pita bread and Chopped Salad.
To make SALSA VERDE: In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together. This sauce can be kept up to 1 week refrigerated and tastes better after sitting overnight. Prepare it in advance for a quick and easy meal.
To make CREAMY FETA SAUCE: In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together. This sauce can be kept up to 3 days refrigerated. Prepare it in advance for a quick and easy meal.
To make CHOPPED SALAD: In a salad bowl, mix all ingredients together, adjust seasoning and serve.