Greek Lamb Chops with Gyro Chopped Salad W/creamy Tzatziki Dressing
Tzatziki dressing from Costco or Kroger - Sabra works very well and saves time.
Ingredients
dressing;
- 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 1 cup cucumber seeded, chopped
- 2 Tbls. feta cheese crumbled
- 1 Tbls. fresh oregano leaves or ½ tsp dry oregano
- 1 garlic clove
- Juice of ½ lemon
- salt & pepper to taste
salad;
- 4 cups romaine chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 10 grape or cherry tomatoes
- 8 Kalamata olives pitted
- 4 peperoncini chopped
Heat & toast, serve with:
- 2 Tbls. olive oil divided
- 2 pitas 6 ½“
- paprika to taste
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Greek Lamb Chops
- 1 Rack Of Lamb
- seasoned with salt pepper, and dried oregano leaves (3 oz. each)
Instructions
- 1. Drain yogurt by spooning it onto several layers of paper towels inside a bowl. Gently press to compact and set aside for 20-30 minutes to drain. Meanwhile, process cucumber, 2 Tbls feta, oregano garlic, and lemon juice until cucumber is minced. Add drained yogurt (about ½ cup) and pulse to combine. Season tzatziki with salt & pepper, and set aside. Toss romaine, onion ¼ cup feta, tomatoes, olives, and peperoncini in bowl with about ⅓ cup tzatziki.
- 2. Greek Lamb Chops:: We do like Costco's Rack Of Lamb.... Cut the rack into individual chops. Rub both sides of chops generously with seasonings. Heat a grill pan or sauté pan over high and sear chops 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Heat 1 Tbls oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add pita, (we like using the small Naan) toast for 2 minutes, then flip over and toast the other side; season with salt and Paprika. Toast remaining oil and pita in same manner. To serve, place pita on plates, then top with salad and lamb.
