Summer Lamb Chops with Spiced Halloumi and Watermelon Salad

These juicy lamb chops with spiced halloumi and watermelon salad are perfect for your next relaxed, sun-soaked gathering. The vibrant and punchy dressing really brings the watermelon salad to life and will have your guests bugging you for the recipe. The perfect substantial party food to enjoy on a plate poolside, or with your fingers, on a hot summer’s day.

Product: Amelia Park Lamb Chops

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Clock

20 mins

Clock

8 - 10 mins

Clock

6

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 – 10 lamb chops
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 200g halloumi, sliced into thick planks
  • ½ a small watermelon, rind removed and sliced into small wedges
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh coriander and mint, leaves picked

Spiced lemon marinade & dressing

  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 cup (loosely packed) coriander, stems and leaves finely chopped
  • ½ cup (loosely packed) mint, leaves picked and finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

To Prepare

  1. For the marinade / dressing, dry-roast cumin and coriander seeds in a pan until fragrant (30
    seconds), then coarsely crush with a mortar and pestle – or use the back of a spoon on a
    chopping board. Tip the crushed spices into a jar, add remaining dressing ingredients and shake
    well to combine.
  2. Spoon half of marinade over lamb chops and set aside to marinate whilst the BBQ is heating.
    Cook the chops over medium-high heat for 4 minutes each side, then remove to a plate to rest.
  3. Drizzle the halloumi with olive oil and grill over medium heat for 2 – 3 minutes each side or until
    golden and well charred on each side.
  4. Arrange halloumi, watermelon and onion on a serving platter, scatter with fresh herbs. Add
    grilled chops then drizzle all with remaining dressing and serve.

COOKS NOTES

  • Marinade / Dressing can be made 2 days ahead, and kept refrigerated.
  • 8 – 10 lamb chops
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 200g halloumi, sliced into thick planks
  • ½ a small watermelon, rind removed and sliced into small wedges
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh coriander and mint, leaves picked

Spiced lemon marinade & dressing

  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 cup (loosely packed) coriander, stems and leaves finely chopped
  • ½ cup (loosely packed) mint, leaves picked and finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

To Prepare

  1. For the marinade / dressing, dry-roast cumin and coriander seeds in a pan until fragrant (30
    seconds), then coarsely crush with a mortar and pestle – or use the back of a spoon on a
    chopping board. Tip the crushed spices into a jar, add remaining dressing ingredients and shake
    well to combine.
  2. Spoon half of marinade over lamb chops and set aside to marinate whilst the BBQ is heating.
    Cook the chops over medium-high heat for 4 minutes each side, then remove to a plate to rest.
  3. Drizzle the halloumi with olive oil and grill over medium heat for 2 – 3 minutes each side or until
    golden and well charred on each side.
  4. Arrange halloumi, watermelon and onion on a serving platter, scatter with fresh herbs. Add
    grilled chops then drizzle all with remaining dressing and serve.

COOKS NOTES

  • Marinade / Dressing can be made 2 days ahead, and kept refrigerated.

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