Lamb “Pintxos” with Wilted Napa Cabbage & Garlic Mint Vinaigrette
                            Servings:
8
                    
                    
                        8
                            Marinate Time:
2-3 hrs.
                    
                    
                        2-3 hrs.
                            Prep Time:
30 mins.
                    
                    
                        30 mins.
                            Cook Time:
10 mins.
                    
                10 mins.
Ingredients
Lamb & Marinade
- 2 pounds Catelli Brothers American Lamb leg 1"- 2” kabobs
 - 1/2 cup chopped garlic
 - 2 cups olive oil
 - 2 cups fresh chopped mint
 - 1 lime, zest and juice
 - 8 skewers
 
Wilted Napa Cabbage & Garlic Mint Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup garlic cloves
 - 1 cup olive oil
 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
 - 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
 - 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
 - 4 tablespoons lime juice
 - Salt and pepper to taste
 - 2 cups chopped mint leaves
 - 4 cups Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
 
Preparation
- In large bowl, blend garlic, oil, mint, and lime for marinade. Add lamb; marinate cubed lamb for 2 to 3 hours in refrigerator.
 - Heat grill to medium heat. Place 4 cubes of lamb on each skewer. Grill skewers to desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes per side.
 - Prepare vinaigrette by slowly roasting garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Let oil cool with garlic in it.
 - Blend garlic, oil, thyme, mustard, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, salt, and pepper in blender until chunky. Add mint; blend. Toss cabbage with warm vinaigrette.
 
Source: American Lamb Board