Put a summer spin on traditional roast lamb with this delicious and fruity barbecued recipe

Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 10 minutes

Ingredients
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• juice 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 6 lamb leg chops

FOR THE SALSA
• ½ a cantaloupe melon , diced
• 3 spring onions , sliced
• small bunch coriander , chopped
• 1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 avocado , cut into small chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• juice 1 lime

Method
1. Using a pestle and mortar, mash the garlic and cumin together with a pinch of salt. Stir in the lemon juice and olive oil. Pour over the lamb in a dish, toss to coat, then marinate for about 1 hr. To make the salsa, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, and then set aside.

2. Griddle or barbecue the lamb for 4 minutes on each side until pink, or a few minutes more if you prefer. Leave the lamb to rest for 4-5 minutes, and then serve on a board or platter with the bowl of salsa for spooning over.
 
Healthy smoothie for 4
MELON & BANANA SMOOTHIE Blend 4 large strawberries with a deseeded and diced 250g wedge of watermelon, 1 small banana and 150ml smooth orange juice. Serve over lots of ice.

460 kcalories, protein 46g, carbohydrate 5g, fat 29 g, saturated fat 8g, fibre 2g, sugar 4g, salt 0.3 g

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