Lamb Kofta Salad with Tahini
Spiced lamb koftas pair with crisp vegetables, creamy tahini dressing, and fresh herbs for a Middle Eastern dinner salad that feels elegant yet easy.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1 red onion
- 2 cups cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup tahini
- 2 lemons
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp cayenne
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Mix ground lamb with 1 minced garlic clove, 0.5 tsp cumin, salt, and pepper. Shape into 12 oblong koftas about 4 inches long.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook koftas until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 3
Mince remaining garlic. Whisk tahini with lemon juice, minced garlic, cayenne, salt, and 3 tbsp water until smooth and pourable.
- 4
Dice cucumber and tomatoes. Thinly slice red onion.
- 5
Toss mixed greens with half the tahini sauce. Arrange on plates and top with koftas, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- 6
Drizzle remaining tahini sauce over salads. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
