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Zucchini, Pea and Quinoa Salad with Lamb Cutlets

Recipe by ZoOsh Foods

Zucchini, Pea and Quinoa Salad with Lamb Cutlets
Prep 20 minCook 50 minServes 6
IngredientsMethod
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 600 ml water
  • 18 Frenched lamb cutlets
  • 3/4 cup ZOOSH Mighty Balsamic Splash Light Dressing
  • 3 small zucchini, sliced
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed and boiled until tender
  • 1/2 cup chopped mint
  • 3 spring onions, sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Seeds of 1 pomegranate
  1. Combine the quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Drain well and cool
  2. Combine the cutlets in a large bowl with 1/4 a cup of dressing, toss to combine and refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate
  3. Spray the zucchini with oil and cook in a frypan until charred and golden
  4. Combine the quinoa, zucchini, peas, mint, spring onions and remaining dressing, season to taste and spoon onto a serving platter
  5. Remove the lamb cutlets from the marinade (discard the marinade), then cook on a preheated BBQ or char grill until cooked as desired. Arrange cutlets over quinoa salad, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately

Tips

Substitute chicken tenderloins or pork steaks or fillet for lamb if desired. To remove the seeds from pomegranate: cut in half, hold over a bowl and tap on the back of the cut half with a wooden spoon. Take care as the juice will splatter and may stain.

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