Lamb and Cucumber Kebabs With Feta Sauce

The lamb is marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano. If you just want the sauce, here is the recipe, Feta Sauce.

• Ready In: 52 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 8 skewers

Ingredients

• Kebabs

• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
• 1  lemon, cut into 8 wedges
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons fresh oregano
• 3 1⁄2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 1  English cucumber, halved lengthwise then cut into 24 pieces
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

• Feta Sauce

• 3  ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
• 4  ounces  Greek yogurt (1/2 cup)
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Combine oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and oregano; pour over lamb, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by putting all the ingredients in a food processor and pulsing until smooth; refrigerate until serving.
3. Heat grill for medium high heat.
4. Thread lamb and cucumbers on skewers finishing with a lemon wedge; there should be 8 skewers in total.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Grill 10 to 12 minutes in total, turning once.
7. Serve with sauce.