Greek Souvlaki Sandwich Recipe

Name: Greek Souvlaki Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds lean lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes; 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 pepper; 8 bamboo or metal skewers; 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 16 cherry tomatoes; 16 bay leaves; 8 pita breads; Pita Salad, recipe follows

Servings: persons

3 pounds lean lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
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 pepper
8 bamboo or metal skewers
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
16 cherry tomatoes
16 bay leaves
8 pita breads
Pita Salad, recipe follows

1
Combine lamb, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, rosemary, oregano, basil and salt and pepper.
2
Cover and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours.
3
Preheat a grill.
4
Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 1 hour.
5
Alternate meat, onion, cherry tomatoes, and bay leaves onto skewers.
6
Grill over low flame for 10 to 15 minutes, until done.
7
Heat pita bread on grill until warm.
8
Remove skewer from lamb, onion and tomatoes.
9
Serve immediately in a pita, topped with Pita Salad.
10
Pita Salad:
11
3 cups shredded lettuce
12
1/2 cup olive oil
13
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
14
1 teaspoon dried oregano
15
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
16
Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl, taste and adjust seasonings.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds lean lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Greek Souvlaki Sandwich falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek Souvlaki Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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