Grilled Rack of Lamb, Summer Vegetable Salad, Basil and Charred Tomato Vinaigrette
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- Skordalia: Makes about 3/4 cup 1 tablespoon almonds 3 large garlic cloves 1 small potato -- boiled with skin, chopped (use warm) 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 3 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons sparkling water
Vegetable Salad: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil -- divided 1 yellow bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 zucchini -- cut into 1/2-inch thick strips 1 ear corn -- husk removed 1 small eggplant -- sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 small red onion -- sliced 1/2-inch thick 8 leaves arugula 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Charred Tomato Vinaigrette: Makes about 1 1/2 cups 5 plum tomatoes 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 clove garlic -- finely chopped 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Rack Lamb Salad: 2 American Lamb racks -- frenched 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste 2 cups arugula leaves
Skordalia: In food processor, grind almonds until very fine. Add garlic, potato, salt, pepper and process until smooth. Add vinegar and sparkling water and process until consistency of creamy mashed potatoes.
Tip: Can be prepared day ahead. Bring to room temperature the day of use.
Vegetable Salad: Brush vegetables with 2 tablespoons oil. Grill peppers, zucchini, corn, eggplant and onion over medium-hot coals. Turn and grill on both sides. Peel and seed peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces. Cut other vegetables into 2-inch pieces. Cut corn off cob. Place all grilled vegetables and arugula in bowl. Combine vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and gently toss.
Charred Tomato Vinaigrette: Toss tomatoes with 1 tablespoon oil. Cook on grill or in hot oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Cool, peel, remove seeds and finely chop, drain. In medium bowl, combine tomatoes, vinegars, garlic, sugar, cumin, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until well blended.
Rack of Lamb Salad: Brush racks with oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill racks meat-side down, over medium-hot coals. Cook for 8 minutes, turn racks. Cook 8 additional minutes or to desired degree of doneness. Use meat thermometer to test lamb, 145 degrees F for medium-rare, 160 degrees F for medium or 170 degrees F for well. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Internal temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees. Cut each rack between bones into chops.
To assemble: In the center of 8 plates, place 1/2 cup vegetable salad. Place 1 chop on top. Put a heaping spoonful of Skordalia on chop and lean a second chop against the first. Generously drizzle plate with tomato vinaigrette and top with arugula leaves.
Source: "Chef 2 Chef" Start to Finish Time: "1:05" T(Cook Time): "0:30" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 170 Calories; 11g Fat (55.7% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 271mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
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