Greek style lamb chops with orzo Greek salad

Serves 4 

Ingredients

• 8x lamb chops
• ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 200g orzo pasta
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 80g Greek feta
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 100g kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons parsley leaves

Method

Step 1

Cook orzo pasta according to packet instructions. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

In a bowl combine 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ lemon and garlic. Add lamb chops to the marinate and season with salt flakes. Set aside to marinate for 3 hours in the fridge.

Step 3

Heat a chargrill pan over medium heat. Add lamb. Cook for 3 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Cover loosely with foil to rest.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl combine, orzo pasta, tomato, cucumber, feta, onion, olives and parsley. Toss in oil, lemon and season with salt flakes and dried oregano.

Serve lamb chops alongside orzo Greek salad. Enjoy.