Warm Balsamic Lamb Salad

Wendys Kitchen's Note:

I was looking for a lamb backstrap salad recipe. Found this on www.taste.com.au.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 600 g lamb backstraps, trimmed
• 600 g butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeds removed, cut into 3cm wedges
• olive oil flavored cooking spray
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into thirds
• 1 large red onion, cut into thin wedges
• 60 g baby rocket
• 35 g reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Whisk oil, vinegar and salt and pepper in a ceramic bowl. Add lamb. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Place pumpkin on baking tray. Spray with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, for 35 minutes or until golden and tender. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Meanwhile, preheat a barbecue grill on medium-high heat. Lightly spray asparagus and onion with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove to a large bowl.
4. Remove lamb from marinade. Barbecue for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil. Stand for 5 minutes. Thinly slice.
5. Add rocket, feta and pumpkin to onion mixture. Toss gently to combine. Place salad on serving plates. Top with lamb and serve.