Grilled Lamb Chops With Cherry Salsa

Name: Grilled Lamb Chops With Cherry Salsa
Ingredients: 3 cup fresh cherries (3/4 pound), pitted and chopped; 2 scallions, sliced thinly; 2 tablespoon chopped mint; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño; 2 teaspoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 8 bone-in lamb loin chops (about 2 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

Whole Foods Market|June 27, 2013 11:41 am EST

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Sweet cherries make a flavorful salsa to go with lamb chops rubbed with sea salt and lime zest. Click here to see In Season: Cherries.

Servings

4

Ingredients

3 cup fresh cherries (3/4 pound), pitted and chopped
2 scallions, sliced thinly
2 tablespoon chopped mint
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
2 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
8 bone-in lamb loin chops (about 2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

Directions

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cherries, scallions, mint, jalapeño, lime juice, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
Preheat a grill on medium heat.
Season the lamb chops with the remaining salt and rub with the lime zest. Grill the chops for 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Top with the salsa and serve.