Grilled Harissa-Spiced Lamb Skewers with Chickpea Salad

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Juicy lamb skewers marinated in smoky harissa served alongside a refreshing chickpea and cucumber salad. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp harissa paste, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove to make the marinade. Add 1 lb cubed lamb leg and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the salad by mixing 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 medium diced cucumber, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 small finely chopped red onion, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto skewers and grill for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until nicely charred and cooked to desired doneness.
  4. Step 4: Serve the grilled lamb skewers over the chickpea salad with 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt on the side for dipping.

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