Greek souvlaki with flatbread topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 1.4 kg. lean young lamb meat, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 8 pita breads
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 large onion, cut into 2.5 cm pieces
- 16 cherry tomatoes
- 16 bay leaves
- Pita salad (see recipe below)
- 8 bamboo or metal skewers
Salad for pita:
- 3 cups shredded lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and ground black pepper
Preparation:
- Combine the meat, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, rosemary, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill.
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 1 hour. Thread the meat, onion, cherry tomatoes, and bay leaves onto them, one at a time. Grill over low heat for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Heat the pitas on the grill. Remove the meat, onions, and tomatoes from the skewers. Serve immediately on the pita, topped with the salad.
Salad for pita: In a large bowl, toss the lettuce leaves, olive oil, wine vinegar and oregano, taste and season with salt and ground pepper.
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