Pork souvlaki with classic Greek salad
Satisfy those takeout cravings with a homemade pork souvlaki dinner!
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Ingredients
4 tbsp
olive oil
1/2
For Zest and juice lemon
2 large
chopped garlic cloves
2 tsp
dried oregano
2 small
(each tenderloin about 3/4 pound) pork tenderloins
To taste, Salt and freshly ground pepper
4
Greek-style pitas
for serving, Tzatziki sauce
for serving, Iceberg
for serving, sliced, Tomato
4 large
metal skewers
Classic Greek Salad
1/2
pint cherry, halved tomatoes, or 2 large tomatoes, cut in wedges
1/2
sliced red onion
1
medium, chopped cucumber
1
chopped green pepper
Handful
chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp
red wine vinegar
To taste, Salt and fresh ground pepper
2 handfuls
pitted kalamata olives
8 oz
crumbled or cubed feta cheese
Instructions
Pork Souvlaki
For the marinade: Add olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and oregano to large bowl. Mix to combine.
Cut pork tenderloin into 1 1/2-inch cubes and add to marinade. Let marinade in fridge, about 1 to 2 hours.
Thread pork cubes evenly on large metal skewers. Season the pork with salt and pepper.
Preheat the grill to medium high.
Add souvlaki to grill, turning once. Cook until pork is just cooked through with hint of pink in centre, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with pita bread and tzatziki sauce
Classic Greek Salad
Add tomatoes, onion, cucumber, green pepper and parsley to large bowl.
Drizzle salad with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Garnish with black olives and feta.