As you gaze down, you'll see four sizzling brownish-red lamb skewers scattered across a platter, each resting on a bed of vibrant mixed greens. Chunks of ripe avocado and juicy strawberries flash colourful signals amidst the greens, and a golden dressing glistening under the sun adds a tantalising touch of surprise.

Middle-Eastern Lamb Kebabs with Strawberry-Avocado Salad

Name: Middle-Eastern Lamb Kebabs with Strawberry-Avocado Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground, lean lamb; 1 teaspoon each Paleo-friendly spices (like cumin, coriander, and paprika); 4 tablespoons Fresh parsley finely chopped; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; 2 cups Strawberries hulled and quartered; 2 Medium avocado peeled and cubed; 4 cups Mixed salad greens; 6 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Lemon juiced

Aromatic lamb skewers paired with a tangy seasonal salad

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Middle Eastern

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily recipe · June 22, 2024

A little about this dish

Our recipe today celebrates the simplicity of Middle Eastern cuisine while staying true to a Paleo diet. The key components are lean, ground lamb skewers (kebabs) flavored with aromatic spices, counterbalanced by a tangy seasonal strawberry-avocado salad. The striking contrast between the savory kebabs and the fresh zesty salad brings a unique twist to conventional Middle Eastern fare.

Ingredients (for 4)

Ground, lean lamb — 1 lb
Paleo-friendly spices (like cumin, coriander, and paprika) — 1 teaspoon each
Fresh parsley — 4 tablespoons — finely chopped
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste
Strawberries — 2 cups — hulled and quartered
Medium avocado — 2 — peeled and cubed
Mixed salad greens — 4 cups
Extra-virgin olive oil — 6 tablespoons
Lemon — 2 — juiced

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥣🥩🌿

In a bowl, mix together the ground lamb, cumin, coriander, paprika, finely chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step 2 — 🖐️🍖🍡

Divide the lamb mixture and shape them around skewers to form kebabs.
Step 3 — 🔥🍡✔️

Grill the kebabs over medium heat until they are cooked to your desired doneness.
Step 4 — 🥗🍓🥑

In a large bowl, toss together the quartered strawberries, cubed avocado, salad greens, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Step 5 — 🧂🥗👌

Season the salad with salt and pepper according to your taste.
Step 6 — 🍽️🍖🥗

Lay your grilled lamb kebabs over the freshly prepared salad for serving.

A final fox tip

This recipe invites creativity, so feel free to switch out the strawberries for other seasonal fruits like peaches or plums. The same goes for salad greens – use what’s fresh and available. Kids can get involved by helping to shape the kebabs and toss the salad. Just remember to watch them around the grill!