

Lamb with tomato, watermelon and feta salad
Author: Niki Bezzant - Founding Editor
Photographer: Melanie Jenkins
Fresh, juicy watermelon is the perfect counterpoint to lamb and this salad explodes with flavor!
Serves: 2
Time to make: 20 mins
Ingredients
Units: Metric | Imperial (US)
- 300g lamb leg steaks
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons plain or lemon-infused olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups chopped watermelon, seeds removed
- 1 telegraph cucumber, finely sliced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, cut in chunks
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 50g feta, crumbled
- cracked black pepper
- fresh mint, to garnish
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Instructions
- 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.
- In a salad bowl, combine lemon juice and remaining oil. Add watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes and avocado, tossing to coat. Add feta and mix gently.
- Slice lamb into narrow strips. To serve, divide salad between 2 plates. Arrange lamb on top, season with pepper and garnish with fresh mint.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Check paprika is gluten free.
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Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 474cal
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Kilojoules 1980kJ
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Protein 40g
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Total fat 26g
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–Saturated fat 7g
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Carbohydrates 20g
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–Sugars 17g
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Dietary fibre 7g
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Sodium 460mg
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Calcium 170mg
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Iron 4.5mg
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.
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First published: Jan 2018
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