Lamb and watermelon salad skewers

These lamb and watermelon skewers are the ultimate light bite – smoky lamb, sweet watermelon, creamy feta and a pop of mint.

Serves: 6 (12 skewers)

Time to make: 35 mins

Ingredients

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12 small skewers
200g lamb leg steaks
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon olive oil
12 even-sized cubes watermelon (about 1½ cups)
1 small Lebanese cucumber, sliced into 6 then halved
100g feta, cut into 12 cubes
12 fresh mint leaves
balsamic glaze, to garnish (optional)
cracked black pepper, to serve

Instructions

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1 In a shallow dish, place lamb steaks and rub over smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon of the oil. Heat a heavy-based pan over high and cook steaks for 2-3 minutes each side, or until cooked to your liking. Remove from heat and set aside to rest. Slice into 12 long strips.

2 Thread a watermelon cube onto each skewer. Follow with a mint leaf, folded lamb slice, feta cube and cucumber wedge.

3 Serve on a platter, drizzled with balsamic glaze and cracked pepper.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 110 cal

Kilojoules 460 kJ

Protein 10 g

Total fat 6 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 4 g

Sugar 2.5 g

Dietary fibre 0.9 g

Sodium 210 mg

Calcium 95 mg

Iron 0.9 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.