Lamb Kabobs with Tzatziki Sauce

Cooking With Rania - "Summer Garden Party"
KDKA Pittsburgh Today Live 7/13/2011

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Lamb Kabobs with Tzatziki Sauce

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Greek olive oil
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
3 pounds lamb tenderloin, cut into 1 by 1-inch strips
Metal skewers
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Tzatziki, recipe follows

DIRECTIONS

Whisk together the oil, garlic, onion, and oregano in a large bowl. Add the lamb and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.

Serve with Tzatziki Sauce

Skewer the lamb onto the presoaked wooden skewers, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 - 4 minutes on each side, or until the lamb is golden brown and cooked to medium-rare doneness. Remove from the grill.

Tzatziki Sauce

2 cups thick Greek yogurt
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
4 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Drizzle of Greek Olive Oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small serving bowl.
Yield: 6 servings