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Greek souvlaki recipe with tzatziki and pita

Name: Greek souvlaki recipe with tzatziki and pita
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Pork shoulder, 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Lemon juice, 1 lemon; Garlic cloves, 2, minced; Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon; Salt and pepper, to taste; Greek yogurt, 1 cup; Cucumber, ½, grated; Garlic clove, 1, minced; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Fresh dill, 1 tablespoon, chopped; Fresh mint, 1 tablespoon, chopped; Salt, to taste; Pita breads, 4; Olive oil, for brushing

Enjoy the classic flavors of Mediterranean street food at home with this simple yet flavorful Greek souvlaki preparation. These marinated pork skewers grill up quickly for a lean, high-protein meal your whole family will love.

4.1(593 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 25, 2025

Greek souvlaki recipe with tzatziki and pita — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pork Souvlaki

For the Tzatziki Sauce

For the Pita Bread

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 527 kcal
Protein: 32.68 g
Carbs: 34.63 g
Fat: 27.3 g
Fiber: 2.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2107 kcal
Protein: 130.7 g
Carbs: 138.5 g
Fat: 109.2 g
Fiber: 9.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Pork shoulder 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes	920	100	0	55	0
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	27	0
Lemon juice 1 lemon	12	0	4	0	0
Garlic cloves 2, minced	9	0	2	0	0
Dried oregano 1 teaspoon	3	0.1	0.7	0.1	0.5
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Greek yogurt 1 cup	100	10	8	5	0
Cucumber ½, grated	8	0.4	1.5	0.1	0.5
Garlic clove 1, minced	4	0	1	0	0
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0
Fresh dill 1 tablespoon, chopped	2	0.1	0.1	0	0.1
Fresh mint 1 tablespoon, chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Pita breads 4	680	20	120	8	8
Olive oil for brushing	120	0	0	14	0

These are estimated values and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Pork

1
Combine Marinade
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
2
Coat the Pork
Add pork cubes to the bowl and mix until well coated.
3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.

Preparing the Tzatziki Sauce

1
Prep the Cucumber
Grate the cucumber onto a kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
2
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and chopped mint.
3
Season and Chill
Season with salt and refrigerate until serving.

How to Make Greek souvlaki recipe with tzatziki and pita

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling the Souvlaki
Thread the pork onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
2
Warming the Pita
Lightly brush pita with olive oil and heat on grill for 1-2 minutes per side.
3
Resting the Pork
Allow the grilled skewers to rest for 5 minutes before serving.