Mediterranean Delight: How to Make a Perfect Greek Dinner

Grilled Lamb Souvlaki

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of lamb, cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the lamb cubes to the bowl and toss to coat in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4. Thread the lamb cubes onto the soaked skewers.
5. Grill the skewers for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is browned and cooked to your liking.
6. Serve the souvlaki with tzatziki sauce and pita bread.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients and stir well.
2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
3. Serve the tzatziki sauce with the lamb souvlaki and pita bread.