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Watermelon and ricotta salad with barbecued lamb cutlets

Watermelon and ricotta salad with barbecued lamb cutlets
“Quick ways with watermelon.”
Ingredients
  • ¼ small watermelon (cut into 2cm pieces)
  • 2 large kiwifruit (cut into wedges)
  • 1/2 small red onion (sliced)
  • 60g baby rocket leaves
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 2 tbsp hazelnut oil
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper
  • 200g ricotta
  • 12 lamb cutlets

Author: Lynne Mullins Photo: Natalie Boog Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Sunday November 20, 2005 Modern, Quick, Contemporary, Wheat free, Lunch

A light and delicious summer barbeque idea with a difference.

Method

Combine ¼ small watermelon (cut into 2cm pieces), kiwifruit (cut into wedges),  onion (sliced) and baby rocket leaves in a large bowl.

Whisk 1 tbsp sherry vinegar, 2 tbsp hazelnut oil, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.

Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.

To serve 

Divide salad between plates and crumble over ricotta. Cook cutlets on a preheated hot barbecue or char-grill until medium-rare or cooked to your liking.

Serve cutlets with watermelon salad and jacket potatoes. 

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