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Inspiration Celebrate National Lamb Day with these dishes

Celebrate National Lamb Day with these dishes

Celebrate National Lamb Day in the tastiest possible way with a lineup of recipes that are juicy, crispy, fresh and seriously hard to share. From crunchy cones and goddess salads to chilli chops and pizza-style toast, these dishes are all about flavour, fun and showing lamb the love it deserves.

A large platter with seasoned lamb meat, cucumber and tomato salad, creamy white dip, and pita bread.

A large platter with seasoned lamb meat, cucumber and tomato salad, creamy white dip, and pita bread.

Smash salad with crispy lamb

Imagine crispy spiced lamb mince crashing into smashed cucumbers and creamy whipped feta like it’s the coolest party on your plate. It’s crunchy, juicy, and a little bit messy, and honestly, that’s half the fun. Dip, scoop and repeat with pita triangles until the bowl’s empty and your tummy is full.

Grilled lamb chops with blueberry sauce on sweet potatoes, a side salad, and cherry tomatoes on a dining table.

Grilled lamb chops with blueberry sauce on sweet potatoes, a side salad, and cherry tomatoes on a dining table.

Grilled lamb chops with blueberry chutney

Juicy chargrilled lamb chops get a jazzy upgrade with a warm, jammy blueberry chutney that tastes like summer in a bite. Sweet meets savoury with a wink of cardamom, perfect for proving fruit and meat do belong together.

Sliced crusted lamb on a pink puree, garnished with rocket, carrot ribbons, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios on a white platter.

Sliced crusted lamb on a pink puree, garnished with rocket, carrot ribbons, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios on a white platter.

Pink pepper lamb salad

This salad struttin’ its stuff comes dressed to impress with pepper-crusted lamb, beetroot hummus, crunchy veg and pops of pomegranate. It’s fresh, flirty and way too pretty to hide under lettuce leaves.

A bowl of green salad with a serving spoon, next to a sliced loaf of dark bread on a wooden board outdoors.

A bowl of green salad with a serving spoon, next to a sliced loaf of dark bread on a wooden board outdoors.

Green goddess lamb salad

Garden-fresh greens, tender lamb and all the vibrant veggies you can shake a fork at, this isn’t your grandma’s salad! It’s a big bowl of flavour, where every bite is cool, crisp and seriously delicious.

Grilled lamb chops with sesame seeds and cilantro, served with sliced cucumber and red onion on a white plate.

Grilled lamb chops with sesame seeds and cilantro, served with sliced cucumber and red onion on a white plate.

Chilli lamb chops

Spice lovers, this one’s for you! Tender lamb chops get a sassy chilli sesame sauce that’s bold, fiery and a little saucy, just like your ideal dinner conversation. Heat up the BBQ and let the good times roll.

A person holds a gyro wrap filled with meat and fresh vegetables, with three more wraps on a plate below.

A person holds a gyro wrap filled with meat and fresh vegetables, with three more wraps on a plate below.

Greek lamb salad cones

Who needs boring bowls when you can eat your salad out of a crunchy cone? Packed with juicy lamb, feta, olives and crisp veggies, these Greek-style handhelds are the ultimate BBQ show-offs.

Two toasts topped with lamb, tomatoes, and creamy herb sauce, with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes on a wooden board.

Two toasts topped with lamb, tomatoes, and creamy herb sauce, with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes on a wooden board.

Lamb and feta pizzas

Toast just got a major glow-up! Think crispy bread smothered in fluffy whipped feta, juicy cherry tomatoes and tender lamb strips with a sprinkle of za’atar, basically pizza’s cooler cousin that always gets invited to brunch.

Lamb chops with roasted rainbow carrots and mint yogurt sauce on a white platter.

Lamb chops with roasted rainbow carrots and mint yogurt sauce on a white platter.

Easy masala lamb chops

Take your tastebuds on a trip with these easy lamb chops! They’re rich in warm spices and big on flavour like a curry and a BBQ had a delicious, super-tasty baby. Serve with rice or naan and prepare for applause.

A platter of hummus topped with lamb, roasted carrots, red onions, and lemon wedges, served alongside a green salad, pita bread, and glasses of lemon water.

A platter of hummus topped with lamb, roasted carrots, red onions, and lemon wedges, served alongside a green salad, pita bread, and glasses of lemon water.

Spiced lamb with red lentil hummus

Tender spiced lamb hanging out with creamy red lentil hummus and roasted spring veg? Yes, please! It’s like lamb decided to join a wellness retreat and came back tasting amazing! Hearty, healthy and herb-lovingly delicious.

A plate of lamb chops, small potatoes, snap peas, and yellow vegetables.

A plate of lamb chops, small potatoes, snap peas, and yellow vegetables.

Balsamic glazed lamb chops with roast parmesan veggies

A classic for a reason, this is a simple balsamic honey glaze from pantry staples, and the parmesan-crisped roast veggies are the perfect sidekick. It’s sweet, savoury and oh-so pretty on a plate, it’s date-night worthy but easy enough for any night.

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Posted by Kirsten McCaffrey

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