Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon harissa paste
  • 600 g lamb backstraps
  • 250 g PHILADELPHIA Light Spreadable Cream Cheese
  • 2 tablespoon chopped mint
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 400 g can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 cup roughly chopped parsley
  • 1/2 punnet cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, extra Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra
  • 4 pita breads, toasted and sliced, to serve

Method

  • MIX together the oil and harissa paste and rub over the lamb.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • COMBINE the PHILLY, mint, juice, garlic and seasonings.
  • COMBINE the chickpeas, parsley, tomatoes, onion, extra juice and olive oil to make a salad.
  • Season to taste.
  • CHARGRILL the lamb for 68 minutes, or to your liking.
  • Wrap lamb in foil and rest for 5 minutes before slicing diagonally.
  • Place the pita breads on serving plates then top with the lamb, salad and a dollop of garlic cream.
  • Serve immediately.