Name: Lamb, Tomato and Haloumi Skewers with Tzatziki
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1.5kg deboned leg of lamb, cut into 4cm cubes; 16 metal skewers; 24 cherry tomatoes (about 2 punnets); 2 x 180g blocks haloumi, cut into 16 cubes; Lemon wedges, to serve; 2 tblsps finely grated lemon rind; 2 tblsps lemon juice; 2 tblsps olive oil; 2 tsps dried oregano; Tzatziki; 1 Lebanese cucumber, grated; 1 cup Greek-style yoghurt; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, shredded, plus extra to serve; 1 tblsp olive oil

Lamb, Tomato and Haloumi Skewers with Tzatziki

Perfectly grilled and ideal for entertaining.

Serves 8

Prep

25M

Cook

10M

Total

35M

TIP: Replace lamb with chicken or pork for a change. You can use a store-bought tzatziki and jazz it up with fresh mint and olive oil.

Ingredients

1.5kg deboned leg of lamb, cut into 4cm cubes

16 metal skewers

24 cherry tomatoes (about 2 punnets)

2 x 180g blocks haloumi, cut into 16 cubes

Lemon wedges, to serve

2 tblsps finely grated lemon rind

2 tblsps lemon juice

2 tblsps olive oil

2 tsps dried oregano

Tzatziki

1 Lebanese cucumber, grated

1 cup Greek-style yoghurt

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, shredded, plus extra to serve

1 tblsp olive oil

Method

For marinade, mix ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add lamb. Toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours to marinate.

To make tzatziki, squeeze cucumber to remove excess liquid. Mix with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.

Thread lamb onto 8 skewers. Alternately, thread tomatoes and halloumi onto remaining skewers.

Heat a lightly oiled, barbecue grill plate over medium heat. Add skewers. Cook lamb, turning occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.

Cook tomato and haloumi skewers for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until cheese is golden brown.

Serve skewers with tzatziki, lemon wedges and extra mint.

New Idea team