Grilled Mint-Cilantro Marinated Lamb Chops with Cucumber Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

Juicy lamb chops marinated in fresh herbs, grilled to perfection, paired with a refreshing cucumber salad. This Middle Eastern-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs lamb chops, olive oil, fresh mint 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.

Ingredients

• 8, 1-inch thick lamb chops
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh mint
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 medium, peeled and diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp plain yogurt
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped mint, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Place 8 lamb chops in a shallow dish, pour marinade over, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1 medium diced cucumber, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 2 tbsp plain yogurt, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; toss to coat. Chill while marinating.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill marinated lamb chops for 4-5 minutes per side until medium-rare (130°F internal temperature). Rest for 5 minutes, then serve with chilled cucumber salad.