Grilled Citrus-Rubbed Lamb Chops with Tzatziki and Herb Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

Juicy lamb chops rubbed with a citrus and garlic blend, grilled to perfection and served alongside refreshing tzatziki and a vibrant herb salad. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, lemon zest, orange zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 chops (about 2 lbs) lamb rib chops
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, grated and squeezed dry cucumber
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 4 cups mixed salad greens

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp orange zest, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this citrus-garlic mixture evenly over 8 lamb rib chops. Let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki by mixing 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1/2 grated and squeezed cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Refrigerate until serving.
3. Step 3: Toss 4 cups mixed salad greens with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to desired doneness. Remove and let rest 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled lamb chops atop the herb salad with a generous dollop of tzatziki on the side.