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lamb tacos recipe

Asada-Style Lamb Tacos with Fresh Cucumber Salsa

Susan the CA Grown Mom
These insanely delicious grilled Lamb Tacos with Fresh Cucumber Salsa are sure to be a hit with family & guests. So easy to pull together!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Refrigeration time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 609 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Lamb Tacos:

  • 1.25 lbs Lamb Shoulder Chops
  • 6 Flour Tortillas
  • 3 oz Crumbled Feta
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Cucumber Spread recipe below
  • Cucumber Salsa recipe below
  • Lime wedges for serving

For the Cucumber Spread:

  • 1 cucumber
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh mint 6-8 large leaves or parsley, chopped

For the Cucumber Salsa:

  • 1 cucumber deseeded
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Make the spread and salsa before moving to the lamb. Both can be made a few hours in advance, and benefit from allowing flavors to meld.

For the Cucumber Spread:

  • Grate the cucumber with a coarse cheese grater.
  • Place the grated cucumber in a colander and sprinkle with the salt, then toss and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Use a paper towel to push gently, to remove much of the moisture.
  • Place the yogurt in a bowl and add the garlic and mint or parsley. Stir to combine.
  • Add the drained cucumber and stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the Cucumber Salsa:

  • Chop the cucumber, tomato and onion into uniform sizes. Stir to combine in a bowl.
  • Squeeze the lemon over the salsa mix.
  • Add the dill, cilantro and pinch each of salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the Lamb Tacos:

  • Preheat your grill so the grate is very hot
  • Season the shoulder with freshly ground pepper and salt on both sides
  • Grill the lamb for 3-4 minutes on each side
  • Cut against the grain into thin strips
  • Warm the flour tortillas and layer as follows:
  • Place a tablespoon of cucumber spread in the middle of the tortilla
  • Top with grilled lamb strips
  • Sprinkle with Feta
  • Finish with cucumber salsa
  • Serve with lime wedges

Notes

Recipe can be doubled or even tripled! 
Any remaining spread or salsa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 609kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 60gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1243mgPotassium: 1156mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 587IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 238mgIron: 7mg
Keyword lamb, taco
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