pork souvlaki with Fattoush & tzatziki
Pork Souvlaki with Fattoush and tzatziki is a perfect summery meal: the pork is marinated in a lemony garlic mixture then grilled until charred and succulent. I like to serve this with a vibrant Middle Eastern salad of cucumbers, herbs, tomatoes and crisp shards of pita tossed in a lemony dressing called ‘fattoush’. Then dollop creamy tzatziki alongside and dinner is served.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 661kcal
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- pinch of salt & freshly ground pepper
- 2 lbs pork cut into thin strips (shoulder chops, tenderloin, center cut)
- 8 to 10 metal skewers about 8 inches/20cm or so
TZATZIKI
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- pinch of salt
FATTOUSH
- 2 pita, each split into two halves if possible
- 8 ripe cocktail tomatoes, chopped*
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro coriander
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 1 large green pepper, chopped capsicum
- 12 green onions, thinly sliced
- To make the dressing & marinade, whisk the oil, juice, cumin, garlic, salt & pepper together in a medium bowl until well combined. Pour half of the dressing into a small bowl or jug & set aside.
- Add the pork to the remaining dressing & toss to coat. Cover & marinate in the fridge for 1 hour if time permits. Thread the meat onto the skewers, accordion-style. Preheat a grill (barbie) to medium-high. Cook skewers on a greased grill for 12 to 15 minutes, turning them, or until pork is tender & cooked to your liking (a little pink is optimal).
To make the tzatziki:
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Cover & set aside in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
To make the fattoush:
- Place the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a 375F (190C) oven for about 10 minutes or until the bread is golden & crisp, turning once during cooking. Break into medium-sized pieces.
- Combine the remaining ingredients & the remaining dressing in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Add the bread just before serving & toss to combine. Serve the skewers with the tzatziki & salad.
Notes
Notes: Cocktail tomatoes, also called Campari are about the size of a golf ball but any beautifully, ripe tomato will be good – that’s probably about 3 to medium vine-ripened
Nutrition
Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1387IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 3mg