Spring Lamb with Tomato and Herb Vinaigrette |
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| Servings | Prep. Time | Cooking Time | Calories | % from Fat | Fat | Sodium | Carbohydrates | Protein | Cholesterol |
| 10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| INGREDIENTS: | ||
| 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint | 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil | 1/4 cup chopped green onions |
| 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram | 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar | 1 tablespoon olive oil |
| 1 6-1/2 to 7 pound in leg of lamb | tomato and herb vinaigrette | TOMATO AND HERB VINAIGRETTE: 1-1/4 cups olive oil |
| 3/4 cup chopped fresh mint | 2/3 cup chopped fresh basil | 10 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
| 2-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram | 2-1/2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard | 1-1/4 teaspoons sugar |
| 1-1/4 teaspoons salt | 1-2/3 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes | |
| 1 | Mix first 6 ingredients in bowl. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Place lamb in large glass baking dish. Rub all over with herb mixture. Cover; chill overnight. |
| 2 | Preheat oven to 450 F. Uncover lamb; transfer to rack set in large roasting pan. Roast 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 F. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 135 F for medium, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer lamb to platter. Tent with foil; let stand 20 minutes. Serve with vinaigrette. |
| 3 | TOMATO AND HERB VINAIGRETTE: Whisk first 8 ingredients in bowl. Add tomatoes; season with black pepper. |