Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon walnut oil
  • salad Spiced Lamb, with Basil Yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 pound lamb loin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 3/4 ounces canned beets drained, roughly chopped
  • 3 ounces watercress
  • 1/3 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
  • yogurt Basil
  • 1/2 cup yogurt thick
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped

Method

  • To make the walnut dressing, whisk vinegar with a pinch salt until dissolved. Drizzle in walnut oil slowly, whisking until mixture thickens. Set aside.
  • Combine salt, pepper and cumin. Lightly coat lamb with oil then roll in spice mixture to coat. Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan over high heat. Cook lamb for 2-3 mins per side. Let rest, covered loosely with foil, for 5 mins.
  • Meanwhile, combine beets, watercress and walnuts. Toss with walnut dressing and arrange on serving plates. Slice lamb and arrange over salad. Mix together yogurt and basil. Season. Serve on the side.