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
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Middle Eastern

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: June 22, 2024

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.

Additional

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!