INGREDIENTS
For the Yogurt Marinated Lamb Skewers
½ lb Greek yogurt
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil, plus more as needed
2 lbs boneless American leg of lamb, cubed 1 ½”
For the Marinated Artichokes & Feta
½ lb drained quartered artichokes
½ lb feta cheese, cubed ½”
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp minced chives
1 tsp red pepper flakes
½ cup olive oil
For the Creamy Cucumbers
1 lb cucumbers, diced
¼ lb Greek yogurt
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped dill
kosher salt & black pepper
For the Couscous
1 cup pearl couscous
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp chopped dill
Remaining Mezze Ingredients
1 batch charred eggplant dip
1 (5 oz) jar olives, drained
warm pita bread
pickled red onions
seasonal ingredients: cherries, tomatoes, etc.
DIRECTIONS
For the Yogurt Marinated Lamb Skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water.
Add the yogurt, salt, turmeric, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cubed lamb and toss to coat. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Let sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.
Heat your grill over medium-high heat. Skewer 5-6 pieces of lamb onto each skewer. Drizzle with olive oil. Place onto the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip the skewers and continue cooking to your desired doneness.
For the Marinated Artichokes & Feta
Add the artichokes, feta, garlic, parsley, chives, red pepper flakes, and olive oil to a mixing bowl. Toss to combine. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
For the Creamy Cucumbers
Add the cucumbers, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill to a mixing bowl. Toss to combine. Season with salt & black pepper to taste. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
For the Couscous
Cook the pearl couscous according to the package’s instructions. Stir in the olive oil, parsley, and dill.
For the Mezze Platter
Arrange all of the different components – lamb skewers, marinated artichokes & feta, creamy cucumbers, couscous, charred eggplant dip, olives, pita bread, pickled red onions, and other seasonal ingredients – onto a large platter.
