Greek Lamb Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · Serves 5 · medium

Tender marinated lamb skewers served with a cool and creamy cucumber tzatziki sauce, served over a bed of fluffy pita and roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lamb loin, cubed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cucumber, grated
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp dill, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5 pita bread
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the lamb, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the lamb evenly. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- 2
Make the tzatziki sauce by grating the cucumber and squeezing out any excess moisture. In a medium bowl, mix the cucumber with the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.


