Leahs Lamb With Fresh Zatziki Sauce In Pita Pockets Recipe

Ingredients

  • Large pitas that can be sliced in half and opened to create pockets. Figure one large 6-7inch pita per person or more. (Usually found by the deli section at your grocery store sitting in front of the glass case containing your deli cheeses and meats)
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  • Sauce:
  • 1 large cucumber - skinned, seeds scooped out with spoon, then diced small
  • 2 - 6oz jars of plain lo fat yogurt
  • 1 - 8 oz jar of low fat sour cream - I think I used a larger container.
  • juice and zest of one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons or more fresh minced mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt - or more as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 1-2 large cloves of garlic minced super fine.
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  • For the Platter and Meal:
  • 2 juicy tomatoes diced and salted
  • 1/2 head of lettuce or less shredded
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled leaving a little skin, then sliced thinly, then halved.
  • Left over leg of lamb, which has been cut into thin strips.
  • Large platter for serving

Description

I Asked My Fellow Foodies At GR What Could I Do With So Much Left Over Leg Of Lamb. I Really Was Perplexed - And I Wasn't One For Casseroles, As Least Not For Tonight. It Has Been So Hot Lately In NY This Summer. When One Foodie Mentioned Gyros, I Was Ins

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