American Lamb Loin Chops with Spiced French Bean, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad

Ingredients

For the Lamb

8 American lamb loin chops, trimmed

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp fresh oregano leaves

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

For the Dressing

6 Roma tomatoes, halved

6 tbsp plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp aged sherry vinegar

2 tsp dark brown sugar

1 tsp whole-grain mustard

Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Coarse sea salt, to taste

For the Salad

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

24 sweet grape tomatoes, halved and seeds removed

1 1/2 cups blanched French green beans, cut diagonally

1 cup diced fresh mozzarella, patted dry

4 fresh basil leaves, cut in chiffonade

2 fresh pineapple mint leaves (spearmint can be substituted), cut in chiffonade

2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar

1/4 tsp vanilla powder (see Note)