13 Best Salads for Lamb Shanks

Tropical Mango Salad Recipe with Coconut

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Colourful summer mango salad recipe that is bursting with fresh, vibrant tropical flavours.

Effortless to put together, the combination of sweet mangoes and toasted coconut flakes with a tangy lime dressing is utterly delicious.

Tamari Seeds and Baby Gem Lettuce Salad

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Would you like to create a piece of salad artwork in just 20 minutes flat? Yup, that would make the best salad for lamb shanks considering the amount of time that has already gone into the main dish.

We’ll show you how to do exactly that when you combine the crispness of the baby gem lettuce, the splatter of the tar-like black tahini and the ever so umami tamari seeds.

Watermelon Apple and Mint Salad

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A quick salad that is super vibrant salad with sweet watermelon, and apple, fresh herbs and buttery pine nuts.

The savoury tamari lime dressing adds depth and amplifies the sweetness of the salad, making it deliciously perfect lamb shank dinner parties!

Egg Salad with Dill and Rocket

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A new twist on the classic Egg Salad with dill and rocket mingled together with tangy dill salad dressing that creates creamy magic on a plate.

Tangelo Salad with Roasted Beetroot

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Fresh and vibrant Tangelo Salad perfect for rich and tender lamb shank meals.

We love how the juicy sweet tangelo, crunchy radishes and creamy pine nuts complement the earthy sweet roasted beetroots perfectly.

Red Quinoa Parsley Salad

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This Quinoa Parsley Salad pays homage to the classic tabbouleh. A salad that is both refreshing, familiar and an excellent palate cleanser in between mouthfuls of delectable lamb shanks.

Edamame Pasta Salad with Asparagus

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It’s the simplest of tastes that sometimes commands the most attention. This Edamame Pasta Salad makes for a wonderful companion for rich flavoured meals.

It’s the best salad for lamb shanks because it is so understated while the risoni is great for mopping up all those meaty juices.

Celeriac Mango and Guava Salad

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Who would have thought a knobby, ugly root vegetable, sweet tropical fruits and a nasal clearing infused dressing could be so good?

This Guava Salad is no simple flavour combination and you’ll be surprised how fantastic it tastes!

Pearl Couscous and Pomegranate Salad

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A nod to Middle Eastern flavours with this delicious salad that is super light to eat but packs an earthy punch.

This Pearl Couscous Salad with Za’atar halloumi and sweet pomegranate makes a perfect side salad for lamb shanks.

Potato Salad with Crème Fraîche [No Mayo, Gluten Free]

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Give your everyday potato salad something different with marinated artichoke hearts, crispy maple-glazed pancetta tossed together with a tangy crème fraîche salad dressing.

This delicious, comforting potato salad is gluten free and has no mayo, perfect for those delicious lamb shanks.

Red Papaya Salad with Chilli Charred Corn

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Eye catching Red Papaya Salad with a hit of chilli that revitalises the taste buds. Using baby gem lettuce instead of corn chips to scoop up the refreshing salad with charred corn.

This recipe makes a delicious salad starter to your slow cooked, fork tender lamb shanks.

Tricolour Quinoa Salad with Roast Vegetables

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Deliciously sweet roasted baby peppers, caramelised eggplant and tangy lemon mingled in with nutty tricolour quinoa and a zingy lemon garlic dressing.

A colourful quinoa recipe that would shine at any dinner party.

Charred Fennel Salad with Bresaola

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The combination of salty bresaola, anise-like fennel and orange citrus sweetness, makes this salad a crowd pleaser.

This Charred Fennel Salad with the stunning look of the burrata will definitely get the oohs and ahhs from your guests! It just may even outshine those lamb shanks!