Spanish lamb loin chops with tomato salad

Preparation time – 10 mins

Cooking time – 6 mins

Serves – 4

Ingredients

8 lamb loin chops, trimmed

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

Salt and pepper to season

200g grape tomatoes, halved

200g cherry tomatoes, halved

1 red onion, thinly sliced

green capsicum, thinly sliced

1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled, sliced thickly

2 cloves garlic, crushed

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Method

Coat lamb with oil and sprinkle with combined smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Heat barbeque or grill plate to medium-high heat. Cook lamb, turning once, for about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer lamb to a plate to rest for 5 minutes, covered loosely with foil.
Meanwhile combine salad ingredients in a bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar. Shake well. Add dressing to salad, toss gently.
Serve chops with salad and bread if desired.