Greek Lamb Kofta Salad with Fresh Herbs & Tzatziki

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 small onion, finely grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling)
• 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup Greek yogurt, full-fat
• 1 cucumber, grated and drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
2. Divide the lamb mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion around a skewer into long, oval-shaped koftas.
3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the lamb kofta for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
4. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended and refrigerate.
5. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper. Toss gently to mix.
6. On a plate, create a bed of the fresh herb salad and place the grilled lamb kofta on top. Drizzle the tzatziki sauce over the kofta and salad.

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