Paul Mattison, proprietor and executive chef for Mattison’s, shares with us this meat-lovers twist on a Greek salad. Noting no meat is more Green than lamb, he slips some baby lamb chops into the salad bowl. Try this recipe at home, complimenting it with Mattison’s house balsamic vinaigrette and tzatziki sauce.

Chef Paul Mattison’s Signature Greek Salad 

Ingredients: 2 lamb racks, 8-bones each; 1 cup olive oil; 1 chopped rosemary sprig; 2 smashed garlic cloves; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 4 cups lettuce spring mix; 4 quartered small tomatoes; ½ cup halved Kalamata olives; ½ cup crumbled goat cheese; ½ cup diced cucumber peel; Balsamic Vinaigrette; salt and pepper to taste.

French the lamb racks. Mix the cup of olive oil with the rosemary and garlic. Add the lamb and marinate for at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight. Remove from marinade and wipe off excess oil. Season with salt and pepper. In a large sauté pan, heat the remaining oil to medium-high heat and sear each side of the lamb until brown. Finish in a 375-degree oven to desired temperature (10 minutes or 130-degree internal temperature for medium). Mix the remaining ingredients together and dress with Balsamic Vinaigrette. Serves four. 

Ingredients (for Tzatziki Sauce):1½ cucumbers; 1 Tbsp. chopped dill; 2 tsp. minced garlic; 1 cup plain yogurt; ½ cup sour cream; juice of ½ lemon; 1 tsp. each, salt and pepper.

Remove the seeds from the cucumbers. Blend the cucumbers with the dill and garlic in a food processor until puréed. Strain well and return to the food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse for 20 seconds. 

Ingredients (for Balsamic Vinaigrette):1 egg yolk; 1 tsp minced shallots; ½ minced garlic clove; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; ½ cup balsamic vinegar; 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp. chopped basil; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup vegetable oil; salt and pepper to taste.

In a blender, combine the egg, shallots, garlic, mustard, both vinegars and basil. Purée on high until smooth. Reduce speed to low and slowly drizzle in olive and vegetable oils to incorporate.