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pork souvlaki salad with black pepper tzatziki recipe

Pork Souvlaki Salad with Black Pepper Tzatziki

Souvlaki, a traditional Greek dish of skewered and grilled meat, is often served in pita as a sandwich. Here, it’s reimagined as a fresh, summery main course salad. serves 4

4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more for the pan
3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano
1-1/2 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into 20 rounds (about 1/2 inch thick)
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 English cucumber, peeled, grated, excess liquid squeezed out
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; more as needed
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
8 cups mixed baby greens
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Prepare a grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a medium bowl, combine 1 Tbs. of the oil, 2 Tbs. of the vinegar, a third of the garlic, and the oregano. Add the pork, toss to coat, and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together 1 Tbs. of the oil, the remaining garlic, the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Set aside. Thread 5 pieces of pork horizontally onto each of four 12-inch metal skewers or soaked wooden skewers, leaving about 1/2 inch of space between pieces. Season the pork with 1/2 tsp. salt. Grill, turning the skewers occasionally, until the pork is well marked and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the greens, tomatoes, and feta with the remaining 1 Tbs. vinegar, then with 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, and the remaining 2 Tbs. oil. Arrange the salad on plates or a serving platter. Lay the pork skewers on top, spoon some of the tzatziki over the pork, and serve with the remaining tzatziki on the side.

Serving Suggestions

To round out the meal, serve toasted pita alongside.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 490; Fat (g): 31; Fat Calories (kcal): 270; Saturated Fat (g): 11; Protein (g): 45; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 15; Carbohydrates (g): 11; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2.5; Sodium (mg): 650; Cholesterol (mg): 135; Fiber (g): 3;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 118 , pp. 13
July 5, 2012


user reviews

Star Star Star Star Star Super easy and super fantastic! I have made this for my family several times now and every time it is a hit.
Star Star Star Star Star This was a quick and easy dinner to make after a particularly busy Saturday. It was delicious!
Star Star Star Star Star This was easy to make for a weeknight supper. The tzatsiki tasted awesome...I added a little garlic. My husband said...a new favorite meal for him.
Star Star Star Star Star The recipe went together easily and had great flavors. I added some chopped calamata olives because I had them on hand, but it would have been great without them. The tzatziki sauce was a hit - even with my picky 8 year old. Grilled whole wheat pitas were a nice accompaniment. Will make again!
Star Star Star Star Star Delicious and easy. The tsziki sauce is terrific and goes a long way. This is diet friendly (for low-card sorts). All of the ingredients are needed and all should be impeccably fresh. Definitely a recipe we will keep.