Oregano lamb chops on a bed of mixed bean and kale salad
Ingredients
- SPAR Iodated Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 45ml (3 tbsp) fresh oregano, chopped zest of 1 large lemon, finely chopped
- 60ml (¼ cup) SPAR Extra Virgin Italian Olive Oil
- 12 SPAR Lamb Chops, French-trimmed
BEAN SALAD
- 60ml (¼ cup) SPAR Extra Virgin Italian Olive Oil
- SPAR Iodated Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 15ml (1 tbsp) SPAR Balsamic Vinegar
- 250g SPAR Freshline Kale, lightly blanched
- 60g SPAR Freshline Flat-Leaf Parsley, leaves only
- 1 x 400g SPAR Borlotti Beans in Brine, drained and rinsed
- 1 x 400g SPAR Butter Beans in Brine, drained and rinsed microherbs, to garnish
Instructions
Mix together the salt, pepper, oregano, lemon and olive oil, and rub all over the lamb chops. Set aside to rest, about 10 minutes.
To make the salad, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar well.
Toss the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl and pour the olive oil dressing over the salad.
Heat a griddle pan over high heat and chargrill the chops, until cooked yet still pink in the centre, about 2 – 3 minutes per side.
Spoon the bean salad into a serving dish or board, top with the lamb chops and garnish with microherbs. Serve while still hot.
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