Spiced Lamb Salad With Basil Yogurt - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp walnut oil
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2 tsp salt
2 tsp cracked black pepper
2 tsp ground cumin
1 lb lamb loin
1 tbsp olive oil
8.75 oz canned beets, drained, roughly chopped
3 oz watercress
1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup thick yogurt
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Preparation

To make the walnut dressing, whisk vinegar with a pinch salt until dissolved. Drizzle in walnut oil slowly, whisking until mixture thickens. Set aside.
Combine salt, pepper and cumin. Lightly coat lamb with oil then roll in spice mixture to coat. Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan over high heat. Cook lamb for 2-3 mins per side. Let rest, covered loosely with foil, for 5 mins.
Meanwhile, combine beets, watercress and walnuts. Toss with walnut dressing and arrange on serving plates. Slice lamb and arrange over salad. Mix together yogurt and basil. Season. Serve on the side.