Grilled Citrus-Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Tzatziki and Herb Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

Juicy lamb skewers marinated in a bright citrus and herb blend, grilled to perfection and served with cooling tzatziki sauce and a fresh parsley-mint salad. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lamb leg, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, peeled and grated cucumber
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 8 wooden or metal skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 1/2 lbs 1 1/2-inch cubed lamb leg and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki by combining 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 peeled and grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture), and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a bowl. Mix well and chill.
3. Step 3: For the herb salad, combine 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 small thinly sliced red onion, and 1 tbsp red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Toss gently and set aside.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated lamb cubes onto 8 skewers.
5. Step 5: Grill the lamb kebabs for 8-10 minutes total, turning every 2-3 minutes, until nicely charred on all sides and cooked to medium-rare or desired doneness.
6. Step 6: Serve kebabs hot with a dollop of tzatziki and a generous spoonful of herb salad alongside.