Lamb With White Bean Salad

Kiwi Kathy's Note:

Quick, easy and delicious meal. Minimum fuss cooking at it's best. I found this recipe in the February 09 edition of "Recipes+". I didn't have chives on hand so used 1/2 red onion finely chopped instead. I also used loin chops and think the lamb leg steaks would work well too. I served it with a small helping of couscous.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0 chops

• 400 g cannellini beans
• 2 tomatoes, small, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chives, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup basil, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons mustard, wholegrain
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 4 lamb chops, forequarter

Directions:

1. Combine beans, tomato and avocado in a large bowl.
2. Combine herbs, juice, oil, mustard and garlic in a medium bowl. Stir half the herb mixture through the salad.
3. Heat oiled BBQ or char grill pan over a moderate heat. Cook lamb for 3 -4 minutes each side or until cooked as you like it.
4. To serve:- Place bean salad on plates. Top with lamb and remaining herb mixture.