Lemony Bean Salad with a side of juicy Lamb Cutlets.. mMmMm

I know that for some people salad is an insult to their plate, but you CAN make a salad that will keep everyone coming back for more - trust me.

This particular salad is really filling - more so than the lamb cutlets therefore I am switching things up and making the meat the side-dish.
The great thing about a filling salad is you won't feel like you are starving yourself if you have it on its own for lunch! Yay!!


In keeping with tradition, the pics are ever so slightly out of focus.. but you get that ;)




As we are going for the easiest and fastest approach I am listing the ingredients in cans, but feel free of course to substitute them for fresh ingredients as that will only make it taste better. As always, add anything else you feel will compliment the other flavours =)


Lemony Bean Salad

Prep Time: 2 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Cost: approx. $8
Feeds: 4 people


Ingredients

400g can Cannellini Beans
400g can Lentils
400g can Corn Kernels
400g can Chick Peas
1 Butter Lettuce
2 Tomatoes, diced
1 cup chopped Parsley
2 Lemons, juiced
1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper


Method

Dressing
Using a whisk, mix together the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper until the salt has dissolved.

Salad
Wash all canned items in a sieve and drain. Mix beans together with parsley and tomatoes.
Line a large bowl with the lettuce leaves and add the bean mixture. Pour the dressing over the top, making sure to cover all the beans.

SIMPLE!


Now for the lamb..





Juicy Lamb Cutlets

Prep Time: 2 mins
Cook Time: approx. 5 mins
Cost: $16
Feeds: 4


Ingredients

8 Lamb Cutlets
4 sprigs Rosemary, cut in half
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Salt

Method

Massage a small amount of oil onto each side of the cutlets until they are coated, then add a pinch of salt to each. Stick one rosemary sprig to each chop and pop into a pan on medium heat, rosemary side down. Leave for about 3 mins, making sure the cutlets aren't sticking, then swap over to the other side for 2 mins.
Check that meat is just off being cooked to your liking, then take off the heat and place cutlets on a flat surface to rest for 1-2 mins.
It is very important that meat is left to rest as this relaxes it and helps it to soften.

Serve with salad and enjoy!!