Spiced Lamb Skewers with Tomato & Basil Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Herb-crusted lamb skewers grilled to perfection, served with a refreshing tomato-basil salad for a balanced, elegant dinner. This italian-inspired grilling ready in about 35 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes lamb leg meat, olive oil, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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

• 1.25 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes lamb leg meat
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 cups, diced 1/2-inch ripe tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, dried oregano, ground cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and smoked paprika; toss with lamb cubes until evenly coated. Marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Thread lamb cubes onto 8 skewers, spacing them 1 inch apart. Grill over medium heat (375°F) for 8-10 minutes total, turning every 2 minutes until lamb reaches 145°F for medium doneness and edges are caramelized.
3. Step 3: While lamb grills, combine tomatoes, red onion, 2 tbsp chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl; toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
4. Step 4: Transfer lamb skewers to a platter, top with tomato-basil salad, and sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp chopped basil. Serve immediately with crusty bread.