Lamb and Olive Skewers with Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Lamb and Olive Skewers with Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, freshly chopped; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds lean lamb meat, cut in 1-inch cubes; 16 garlic stuffed green olives; 16 cherry tomatoes; 4 pita pocket bread, for serving; Cucumber Salad, recipe follows; Store-bought tzatziki sauce, for serving; Special equipment: 8 (10-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for about 30 minutes; 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 medium onion, diced; 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 3 tablespoons zesty Italian dressing; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, freshly chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds lean lamb meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
16 garlic stuffed green olives
16 cherry tomatoes
4 pita pocket bread, for serving
Cucumber Salad, recipe follows
Store-bought tzatziki sauce, for serving
Special equipment: 8 (10-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for about 30 minutes
1 large cucumber, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons zesty Italian dressing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Light broiler.
2
Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, combine oil, parsley, garam marsala, garlic salt, pepper, and cubed lamb, mix thoroughly to coat all lamb cubes.
4
To make skewers, alternate lamb, tomato and olives.
5
Finish with a piece of lamb so that there are 3 cubes of lamb per skewer.
6
Place skewers on prepared baking sheet.
7
Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat source for 2 minutes per side for 8 total minutes.
8
Serve skewers hot with pita bread, Cucumber Salad and tzatziki sauce.
9
Serving Ideas: Rosemary skewers would be fantastic with these kebabs.
10
Be sure to wrap exposed rosemary leaves with foil to keep from burning.
11
Cucumber Salad
12
In a medium bowl combine all ingredients and toss to combine.
13
Serve with lamb skewers.

1315

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, freshly chopped, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, and more.

Yes, Lamb and Olive Skewers with Cucumber Salad 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.

Lamb and Olive Skewers with Cucumber Salad

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