LAMB SAUSAGES IN PROSCIUTTO WITH FRESH GREEN SALAD
LAMB SAUSAGES IN PROSCIUTTO WITH FRESH GREEN SALAD
LAMB SAUSAGES IN PROSCIUTTO WITH FRESH GREEN SALAD

Ingredients
  • vegetable oil
  • for greasing
  • 500g/1lb 1oz lamb mince
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • ½ red onion
  • finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
  • 1 red chilli
  • seeds removed
  • finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 free-range egg
  • beaten
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 prosciutto slices
  • 150g/5¼oz fresh peas (shelled weight)
  • 150g/5¼oz fresh broad beans (podded weight)
  • 6 smoked bacon rashers
  • cut into strips
  • small handful rocket
  • Small handful baby spinach
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 2 tbsp crème fraîche
  • 200g/7¼oz natural yoghurt
  • ¼ cucumber
  • peeled
  • diced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Directions
  • For the lamb sausages
  • preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Lightly grease a baking tray
  • Place the lamb mince in a large bowl and break it up using a fork. Add the ground coriander
  • cumin
  • onion
  • parsley
  • chilli and breadcrumbs and stir. Add the egg
  • season
  • to taste
  • with salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix until well combined.
  • Divide the mixture in 12 portions
  • shape each portion into a sausage using your hands
  • then wrap in a slice of prosciutto. Place the sausages onto the prepared baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes
  • or until golden-brown and cooked though.
  • Meanwhile
  • for the yoghurt and cucumber dip
  • mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and season
  • to taste
  • with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • For the fresh green salad with bacon
  • steam the peas and broad beans for three minutes
  • or until tender. Refresh the peas and broad beans in a bowl of iced water
  • then drain and pat dry with kitchen paper.
  • Fry the bacon in a frying pan for 1-2 minutes on each side
  • or until crisp. Set aside to drain on kitchen paper.
  • For the creamy mustard vinaigrette
  • whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Place the rocket
  • baby spinach
  • peas
  • broad beans and bacon into a large bowl
  • pour over the dressing and mix until well combined.
  • To serve
  • place the sausages onto each of four serving plates and spoon the salad alongside. Serve the yoghurt and cucumber dip in a small bowl alongside.