Lamb Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette
- Makes:
- 8 servings
- Time to Prepare:
- 2:15
- Time to Cook:
- 1:25
Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbLamb Shank, whole
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1 1/2 cupBeans, great northern, mature seeds, raw
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2 ozCured Ham, unheated
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1/4 cupOlive Oil
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2 tblsGarlic
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2 tblsGround Sage
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3 cupRed Tomatoes
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1 dashTable Salt
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1 dashBlack Pepper
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1 medOnions
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1 cupTossed Salad, No Dressing
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THYME VINAIGRETTE:
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1/3 cupCider Vinegar
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1 wholeShallots
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1 tblsThyme
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1/3 cupOlive Oil
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1 dashTable Salt
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1 dashBlack Pepper
Directions
1. Put sliced lamb in a bowl and add 1/2 cup Thyme Vinaigrette. Toss well to coat. Cover beans with water and soak. Leave both for 2 hours.2. Drain and cover with fresh cold water. Add prosciutto and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until beans are tender but not mushy. Drain and cool.
3. In a large pot over low heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and sage and cook until fragrant. Add beans and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Marinate onion slices 10 minutes in Thyme Vinaigrette to coat them. Bring lamb and beans to room temperature. If beans appear somewhat dry, moisten with Thyme Vinaigrette. Taste and re-season, if necessary.
5. To serve, line a large serving platter with lettuces. Arrange beans and lamb atop lettuces. Garnish with marinated onion slices.