Lamb Kebabs
- 1 lb ground lamb (makes 6 skewers)
- 1/2 an onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 2 teaspoons sumac (sub 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest)
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo Chili flakes (or regular chili flakes)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons chipped mint (or parsley, or dill)
- 12 x 12-inch wood skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour, or overnight
Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain thick Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill (or mint)
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Herb Salad
- 2-3 handfuls of baby spring greens
- 1 cup fresh torn herbs - any mix of Italian parsley, mint, dill, cilantro
- 1/2 - 1 cup sprouts - radish, sunflower, or baby pea shoots (optional)
- 1 Turkish cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 radishes thinly sliced (watermelon radishes are pretty)
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac