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Charred Lamb Skewers with Greek Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the Mediterranean, lamb skewers are a staple in Greek cuisine, often enjoyed during festive gatherings and family meals. The dish embodies the vibrant flavors of Greece, with its fresh vegetables and tangy feta complementing the rich, charred meat. Today, variations of this dish are popular worldwide, with many adapting the ingredients to local tastes while keeping the essence of the original intact.

GreekAUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
600g Woolworths butterflied lamb with rosemary garnish, cubed
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves chopped
1 tablespoons Woolworths Select smoked paprika
2 teaspoons Woolworths Select ground cumin
2 tbsp Woolworths Select Australian extra virgin olive oil
12 bamboo skewers
2 Lebanese cucumbers
3 truss tomatoes
1 French shallot, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups fresh mint leaves
200g soft Greek feta
½ cup Woolworths Select Greek pitted kalamata olives
1/3 cup Woolworths Select Australian extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese has fewer calories, while ricotta is often cheaper.

1

Place bamboo skewers in a shallow pan and cover with cold water.

2

Combine oil, rosemary, ground spices and lamb in a bowl. Season. Mix to coat. Thread onto skewers.

3

For the Greek salad, dice the cucumber and tomatoes and add to a large bowl. Add shallot, torn mint and olives. Crumble over the feta and set aside.

4

Heat barbecue grill plate to high heat. Cook lamb for 6-8 minutes turning regularly until charred on the outside and pink on the inside.

5

Transfer to a plate. Rest, loosely covered with foil for 5 minutes.

6

Combine oil and lemon juice for the salad dressing, season. Serve skewers and Greek salad with lemon cheeks, warmed pitta pita pockets and yoghurt.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingchoppingmixing

Equipment Needed

barbecue grill platebamboo skewersmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

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