Lamb Souvlaki Sandwiches with Greek Salad and Tsatsiki Sauce

Very Healthy
Health score
66%
Lamb Souvlaki Sandwiches with Greek Salad and Tsatsiki Sauce
45 min.
4
347kcal

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Spring into flavor with these vibrant Lamb Souvlaki Sandwiches, an exquisite fusion of savory lamb and fresh Greek ingredients. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish showcases the rich culinary traditions of Greece while delivering a healthy meal option that doesn't skimp on taste. Each bite is packed with succulent lamb, marinated to perfection and broiled for that irresistible char, paired with a crisp and refreshing Greek salad.

The creamy, zesty tzatziki sauce adds a cooling touch, making this sandwich an absolute delight. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also quick, allowing you to serve up a wholesome meal in just 45 minutes. With each serving clocking in at only 347 calories, it’s the ideal choice for health-conscious food lovers. The combination of high-quality protein from the lamb, refreshing vegetables, and heart-healthy fats from the olive oil and yogurt creates a balanced dish that nourishes without sacrificing flavor.

Whether you're hosting friends, looking for a family dinner idea, or simply craving a taste of the Mediterranean, these Lamb Souvlaki Sandwiches with Greek Salad and Tzatziki are sure to impress. Embrace the bright flavors of summer in your kitchen and bring a dash of Greek flair to your table!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5  cucumber seedless peeled halved lengthwise seeded cut into 1/-thick slices (usually plastic-wrapped)
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh loosely packed
  • small garlic clove minced
  • cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives pitted halved lengthwise
  • 1.5 lb leg of lamb bone-in trimmed ()
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 6-inch wholewheat pita breads halved ()
  • 0.5 lb the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup yogurt plain

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • blender
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler
  • cutting board
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Purée cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until almost smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in mint and chill, covered, until serving.
  2. Preheat broiler.
  3. Wrap pitas in foil and put in lower third of oven to warm while broiling lamb.
  4. Put lamb on oiled rack of a broiler pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil lamb 5 to 6 inches from heat, turning over once, 12 to 14 minutes total for medium-rare.
  5. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
  6. While lamb is standing, toss together salad ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Stuff warm pita pockets with salad and lamb, then drizzle filling with tsatsiki sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories347kcal
Protein31.18%
Fat54.85%
Carbs13.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.25
Glycemic Load
0.98
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.476956782134%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.11mg
Hesperetin
1.66mg
Naringenin
0.36mg
Apigenin
0.32mg
Luteolin
0.85mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:347.01kcal
17.35%
Fat:21.4g
32.93%
Saturated Fat:4.07g
25.43%
Carbohydrates:12.27g
4.09%
Net Carbohydrates:9.34g
3.4%
Sugar:7.27g
8.08%
Cholesterol:69.81mg
23.27%
Sodium:682.29mg
29.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.37g
54.75%
Vitamin A:5598.91IU
111.98%
Vitamin K:75.91µg
72.3%
Vitamin B12:3.27µg
54.45%
Selenium:28µg
40%
Vitamin B3:7.36mg
36.79%
Phosphorus:345.63mg
34.56%
Zinc:5.07mg
33.8%
Folate:126.02µg
31.51%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.7%
Potassium:802.22mg
22.92%
Vitamin E:3.12mg
20.81%
Calcium:182.73mg
18.27%
Iron:3.25mg
18.07%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.23%
Vitamin C:13.9mg
16.85%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.37%
Magnesium:64.96mg
16.24%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.49%
Vitamin B5:1.42mg
14.18%
Copper:0.25mg
12.73%
Fiber:2.92g
11.7%
Source:Epicurious