Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (3 1/2-pound) boneless leg of lamb, butterflied but not tied
- 2 cups mache or mixed baby greens
- 1/2 bunch mint, leaves only
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
Directions
To make the vinaigrette:
To a blender, add: the oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, thyme, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Blend until thoroughly combined. Pat the lamb dry and put it on a shallow platter. Season all over with salt and pepper. Pour half of the vinaigrette over the lamb, turning the meat to get it well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Remove the marinated meat from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before grilling.
Heat the grill (or large cast iron skillet) and oil it lightly. Remove the lamb from the marinade and grill for about 15 to 20 minutes per side for medium-rare. (Adjust the time accordingly for other degrees of doneness.) Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
Toss the mache (or mixed baby greens), mint leaves, and scallions in a bowl and dress the salad with about 3 tablespoons of the reserved vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the lamb into thick slices and serve with greens.
















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By JamieMayfield
on May 10, 2012
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Best leg of lamb, or really, best food I have ever had. Be sure to look up is caper-rasin salsa to put on top. The salsa is what makes it the best thing I have ever eaten. It was amazing and unfortunately, did not make it past 10 minutes before it was all gone.
By Cathey56
Long Island, NY
on June 13, 2011
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My new go to lamb marinate, I picked up a 2 & 3/4# piece. I cooked it 10 minutes per side on a hot charcoal fire and let rest. What flavor, the fresh herbs go along way. Marinate has a beautiful blend of multi flavors. Served w/ Ina's Orzo and roasted vegetables (which I made the day b/4. Would definitely make again, going to use on rack of lamb next time.
By beestgirl
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on May 31, 2011
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Awesome. Made double this last night,and i marinated this and chicken for about 4 hrs. Both were so tender and moist.Unfortunately there were no leftovers.
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