Pork Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Greek Salad Recipe
Pork Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Greek Salad
ai
pork
greek
Ingredients
- 500 gms (1.11 lbs) pork tenderloin, cubed
- 60 mls (0.25 cup) olive oil
- 30 mls (0.13 cup) lemon juice
- 3 garlic, minced
- 2 tsps dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 200 gms (0.44 lb) cucumber, grated
- 250 gms (0.56 lb) Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp dill, chopped
- 10 mls (0.04 cup) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 100 gms (0.22 lb) feta cheese, crumbled
- 50 gms (0.11 lb) kalamata olives
- 15 mls (0.06 cup) red wine vinegar
- 30 mls (0.13 cup) olive oil for salad
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for the marinade. Add the cubed pork and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to 200°C (392°F). Thread pork onto skewers.
- Grill pork skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- To make Tzatziki, squeeze excess moisture from grated cucumber and mix with Greek yogurt, dill, a pinch of salt, and extra-virgin olive oil.
- For the Greek salad, combine sliced red onion, chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, crumbled feta, and kalamata olives in a bowl. Dress with red wine vinegar and olive oil, toss to combine.
- Serve pork skewers with Tzatziki sauce and Greek salad.
Notes
- Marinate the pork for at least two hours for maximum flavor.
- Serve the pork skewers with Tzatziki sauce on the side.
- Greek salad can be prepared beforehand and chilled.