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This lamb Caesar salad makes for a deliciously light meal that’s quick and easy to whip up

Your friends and family will love this tasty salad... and you'll love how quick it is to prepare


4 x 150g/5½oz lean lamb leg steaks, cut into cubes

This lamb Caesar salad is both delicious and healthy

This lamb Caesar salad is both delicious and healthy

5ml/1tsp rapeseed or olive oil

Salt and freshly milled black pepper

For the anchovy dressing:

60ml/4tbsp rapeseed or olive oil

Large handful fresh parsley

10ml/2tsp Dijon mustard

Juice of ½ lemon

6 anchovies in oil, drained

For the salad:

1 large cos or romaine lettuce, rinsed and roughly torn

1 x 100g bag bread croutons

1 punnet fresh cress

25g/1oz parmesan shavings

METHOD: To prepare the dressing, pour the oil into a food processor or blender.

Add the parsley, mustard, lemon juice, 45ml/3tbsp warm water, anchovies and seasoning.

Mix until you have a smooth sauce.

Adjust the seasoning and lemon juice if required.

Heat a non-stick griddle or plain frying pan without oil for 2-3 minutes.

Brush the lamb cubes with oil, season and cook, tossing occasionally for 3-4 minutes or until any meat juices run clear.

Transfer to a warm plate and leave to rest for 1-2 minutes.

Meanwhile, to prepare the salad, put all the ingredients in a large bowl with the lamb and any meat juices.

Toss gently and drizzle with the anchovy sauce.

Garnish with the parmesan and serve immediately.