Turkish Lamb and Yogurt Salad
A hearty salad with seasoned lamb, creamy garlic yogurt, and fresh vegetables, inspired by the flavors of Ali Nazik.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- ½ medium red onion
- 4 cups lettuce
- 1 tsp sumac
Instructions
- 1
Season the 1 lb lamb with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over high heat and cook the lamb until browned and cooked to your liking, about 8-10 minutes for medium. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the 1 cup yogurt with 2 minced garlic cloves and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- 3
Halve the 1 cup cherry tomatoes, dice the 1 cucumber, and thinly slice the 0.5 red onion. Place the 4 cups lettuce in a large bowl.
- 4
Add the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion to the lettuce. Toss gently to combine.
- 5
Top the salad with the sliced lamb and dollop the garlic yogurt over it. Sprinkle with the 1 tsp sumac and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- large salad bowl
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