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Greek Lamb Souvlaki with a Garlic Yogurt Dip on a wooden platter
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Greek Lamb Souvlaki with a Garlic Yogurt Dip

Tender char-grilled seasoned Lamb Souvlaki Skewers with red capsicum/bell pepper pieces and red onion; served with a garlicky yogurt dip, a refreshing Greek side salad and warmed flatbreads.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Refrigerate2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Greek Lamb, Greek Lamb Souvlaki with a Garlic Yogurt Dip, Souvlaki
Servings: 8 skewers
Author: Karina

Ingredients

Souvlaki Skewers:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme coarsely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons parsley coarsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • 2 lbs lean lamb diced into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium red onion cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium red capsicum/bell pepper cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 8 wooden skewers or metal
  • 1 pinch sea salt and ground pepper

Additional

  • 4 small pita bread, halved or 8 small Tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt

Garlic Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1/2 medium cucumber finely grated
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 cup fat free Greek Yogurt
  • 1 squeeze lemon juice
  • 1 pinch sea salt to taste

Greek Side Salad:

  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 3 1/2 oz Feta cheese reduced fat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar adjust to your tastes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch sea salt to taste
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Instructions

For the Souvlaki:

  • Combine the oil together with the herbs and spices, garlic and lemon juice; whisk well and mix the lamb through to coat evenly. Cover with wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours (or over night for a deeper flavour).
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes (to prevent burning). Assemble the skewers alternating with 1 piece of onion, 1 piece of capsicum, and 1 piece of lamb. Repeat until all skewers are full. Sprinkle salt over the skewered lamb.
  • Heat a skillet/frying pan, griddle pan or barbecue, and cook the lamb for 15 - 20 minutes; turning once throughout cooking time until browned and crispy on both sides and cooked to your liking.

For the bread:

  • Heat a separate Grill pan on low-medium heat; brush with oil and place bread (two at a time) onto pan; flipping once until heated through.

Garlic Yogurt Dip:

  • Combine all ingredients together and mix until combined. Squeeze over some lemon juice (about 1/2 teaspoon or more) and set aside.

Salad:

  • Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix them through until well combined.

Notes

Feeling indulgent? Try putting the Souvlaki meat into a pita bread along with the yogurt and some crispy potato fries!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 824IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg