Spiced Lamb Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 400g of lean lamb steaks
• 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 cup of cooked quinoa
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup of pomegranate seeds
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
• A handful of fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

1. Take the lamb steaks and pat them dry using a kitchen towel. Sprinkle smoked paprika on both sides.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pan over high heat and sear the lamb steaks for about 3 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. Allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, and pomegranate seeds.
4. Whisk the lemon juice into the Greek yogurt to make a dressing and season with salt and pepper.
5. Toss the dressing with the quinoa mixture, then add in the sliced lamb, mix gently until everything is well coated with the dressing.
6. Garnish with the fresh mint leaves and serve.

Nutrition Info (per serving):

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Protein: 52g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 32g

Plating:

Arrange the lamb evenly over the quinoa salad and place a dollop of Greek yogurt on one side. Scatter a few extra mint leaves and pomegranate seeds on top to provide a pop of color contrasting with the lamb. The meal should present a medley of colors with the green of the cucumber, red of the tomato and pomegranate, and the boldness of the lamb meat. Pour dressing in a circle around the lamb and quinoa for an artistic finish.