Spiced Lamb and Shaved Carrot Salad with Mint and Lemon

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Tender spiced lamb strips tossed with crisp shaved carrots, fresh mint, and a bright lemon dressing for a refreshing salad. This middle eastern-inspired lamb ready in about 20 minutes pairs lamb leg steak, thinly sliced, ground cumin, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 1 lb lamb leg steak, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and shaved into ribbons
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 pound thinly sliced lamb leg steak with 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spiced lamb and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and just cooked through. Remove from heat.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 3 medium peeled carrots shaved into ribbons, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon honey. Toss to coat.
4. Step 4: Add the warm lamb to the carrot mixture and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or chilled.