Lamb And Melon Kabobs With Minted Honey Marinade
- 2 lbs lean boneless leg of lamb or 2 lbs boneless loin lamb
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small cantaloupe
- Cut lamb into 1-inch (2. 5 cm) cubes and place in glass bowl.
- In blender, combine mint, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey and mustard.
- Pour over lamb cubes, tossing to coat well.
- Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
- Drain lamb, reserving marinade.
- Peel and cut cantaloupe into 1-inch (2. 5 cm) cubes.
- Thread melon and lamb pieces alternately onto sharp, thin skewers.
- (Note: Lamb skewers can be prepared ahead, arranged on baking sheet with reserved marinade spooned over top, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours. Bring out to room temperature 30 minutes before grilling) Place kabobs on greased grill over medium heat.
- Cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade.
lean, mint leaves, vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, mustard, black pepper, cantaloupe
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lamb-and-melon-kabobs-with-minted-honey-marinade-62256 (may not work)