Simple Souvlaki
| Yield: | 4 Servings |
| Categories: | Meats |
| FOR THE SOUVLAKI | ||
| 12 | oz | Lean ground lamb |
| 2 | Garlic cloves peeled and crushed | |
| 4 | tb | Minced onion |
| 1/2 | ts | Dried oregano |
| 1/2 | ts | Dried basil |
| 1/4 | ts | Crushed rosemary |
| 1/4 | ts | Thyme leaves |
| 1 | pn | Ground red pepper |
| 3 | tb | Fresh lemon juice |
| 2 | tb | Vegetable oil |
| Salt; to taste | ||
| 4 | Pitas wrapped in foil and warmed | |
| 1 | c | Shredded lettuce |
| FOR THE SAUCE | ||
| 1 | Garlic clove peeled and minced | |
| 1/3 | c | Diced tomato |
| 1/3 | c | Diced cucumber; peeled, seeded and chopped |
| 2 | tb | Fresh chopped mint |
| 1 | tb | Fresh lemon juice |
| 3/4 | c | Plain yogurt |
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