Grilled Lamb Chops with Summer Mint Sauce

Ingredient

8 Lamb Loin Chops
2 Radicchio, quartered
2 red onions, cut into rings
2tbs chopped Walnuts
2tbs Coles Finest balsamic vinegar
1 bunch basil, leaves picked
1 bunches of mint, leaves picked
2 lemons, juice
2 garlic cloves
¼ cup of Red Island olive oil, plus extra for cooking
Sea salt

Method

Heat a BBQ or Griddle on high until it smokes.

Season the lamb with salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook on the until turning occasionally until the meat is to your liking.

Season radicchio with olive oil and sea salt. Place on the grill and cook until charred on the cut sides.

Season onions with olive oil and sea salt. Cook on both sides until grilled and the onions have softened.

Mix together the radicchio, onions and walnuts, dress with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt. Toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

In a mortar and pestle pound the basil, mint, garlic and a pinch of salt into a smooth paste. Mix in the olive oil and lemon juice.

Serve family-style on a large platter.

Recipe by Michael Weldon