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Souvlaki-style Grilled Pork with Tzatziki and Greek Salad Recipe

Souvlaki-style Grilled Pork with Tzatziki and Greek Salad

ai
pork
greek

Ingredients

  • 500 gms (1.11 lbs) pork tenderloin
  • 60 mls (0.25 cup) olive oil
  • 60 mls (0.25 cup) lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsps dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cucumber
  • 240 mls (1 cup) greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsps fresh dill
  • 1 red onion
  • 3 tomato
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 100 gms (0.22 lb) feta cheese
  • 30 mls (0.13 cup) red wine vinegar
  • 60 mls (0.25 cup) extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cut pork tenderloin into small cubes for skewering.
  2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add pork cubes and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (200°C / 392°F). Thread marinated pork onto skewers.
  4. Grill the pork skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through.
  5. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. Combine with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and dill to make the tzatziki. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Chop red onion, tomatoes, green bell pepper into large pieces. Combine in a bowl with feta cheese cubes. Dress with a mix of red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.
  7. Serve grilled pork skewers with tzatziki and Greek salad on the side.

Notes

  • Marinate the pork for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavor.
  • Tzatziki can be prepared a day in advance.