LAMB & PEA ORZO SALAD WITH MINTED YOGHURT DRESSING

by Kyla Van Heerden August 8, 2025

By Zandeleen Thygesen @zandilions

LAMB & PEA ORZO SALAD WITH MINTED YOGHURT DRESSING
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Serves: 4

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

For the salad:

• 1½ cups orzo pasta (or small shell pasta)

• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas

• 1 small cucumber, diced

• 1 cup cooked lamb, shredded or cubed (roast or grilled leftovers)

• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

• zest of 1 lemon

• handful of fresh mint leaves, torn

• handful of baby spinach or rocket (optional)

For the minted yoghurt dressing:

• ½ cup double cream plain yoghurt

• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil

• juice of ½ lemon

• 1 garlic clove, finely grated

• 1–2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

• salt and pepper to taste

Optional garnishes:

• crumbled feta or goat’s cheese

• toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds

• edible flowers (violas, borage, calendula petals)

Instructions

1.Boil the orzo pasta in salted water until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). In the last 2 minutes, add the peas to blanch. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
2.In the meantime, make your minted yoghurt dressing. Whisk together yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and mint. Season to taste. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick.
3.In a large bowl, combine the orzo and peas with cucumber, lamb, spring onions, lemon zest, and fresh mint and spinach or rocket. Toss gently with the dressing.
4.Top with feta (if using), toasted seeds, and a scattering of edible flowers for a spring flourish.

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