Recipes Grilled Lamb Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette 5.0 (2,702) Add your rating & review For a pretty blend of colors as well as flavors, Sang Yoon lays slices of cumin-spiced lamb on a bed of jicama, carrot and lettuce. "Lamb seasoned with cumin is very Indian, as well as Sichuan and Yunnan. But no one in Asia would serve lamb on a salad; that's just me being Californian," Yoon says.Plus: F&W's Ultimate Beer Guide More Substantial Salads By Sang Yoon Sang Yoon Sang Yoon is a French-trained Korean-American chef known for his trailblazing Los Angeles gastropub Father’s Office, famous for its proprietary Office Burger. He is also the proprietor of the modern Southeast Asian fine-dining restaurant Lukshon and California-inspired yakitori restaurant Two Birds/One Stone. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 7, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Tina Rupp Total Time: 45 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients One 1-pound piece boneless leg of lamb, about 3 inches thick 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for rubbing 2 teaspoons ground cumin Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Freshly ground white pepper 4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce One 6-ounce piece of jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks 1 medium seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into matchsticks 1/2 cup shredded basil, plus 4 sprigs 2 red jalapeños, seeded and sliced 4 cilantro sprigs Directions Light a grill. Rub the lamb with oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the cumin and season with salt and black pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, mustard and the remaining 1 teaspoon of cumin. Whisk in the 1/4 cup of oil and season with salt and white pepper. Grill the lamb over moderate heat, turning a few times, until charred and medium-rare, about 12 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a carving board; let rest for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, toss the romaine with the jicama, carrot, cucumber, shredded basil and jalapeños. Add the dressing and toss well. Transfer to plates. Thinly slice the lamb and arrange the slices on the salad. Garnish with the cilantro and basil sprigs and serve. Suggested Pairing The ideal pairing for the luscious meat: a big Trappist ale like Chimay Blue. Rate it Print