Tender and juicy Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Mint Yogurt Sauce makes for a delicious casual summer meal. The lamb kebabs are marinated with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon and olive oil then grilled. The accompanying cool minty yogurt sauce is the perfect complement to the succulent lamb and slightly charred grilled vegetables.

This quick and easy Mediterranean inspired dinner is perfect for a warm summer evening so invite a couple of friends over for a casual outdoor dinner party on your deck or patio. Serve your guests a chilled glass of crisp rosé or white wine along with some toasted pita chips and a platter of feta cheese, grape leaves, Baba Ganoush or hummus and some Marinated Olives or roasted peppers. Everything can all be purchased from your local market if you don’t want to prepare them yourself.

Serve the lamb kebabs with a couscous stuffed tomato which can be prepared ahead of time and you have an effortless meal. Finish the dinner with some fresh sliced fruit or perhaps a simple Almond Cake With A Brown Butter Glaze.
Lamb Kebabs With Mint Yogurt Sauce
Serves 2, adjust the recipe accordingly
- 4 metal skewers (if using wood, soak in water for 30 minutes)
- 3/4 – 1 lb. leg of lamb trimmed of fat and cut into 1 – 1 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 red onion, pieces cut the same size as the lamb
- 1 red bell pepper, pieces cut the same size as the lamb
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 2 – 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 – 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Prepare the marinade by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, mint and thyme together in a small bowl. Place the lamb in a plastic zip bag and pour the marinade over it, massage the bag to make sure the lamb is well coated with the marinade. Close the bag, place on a plate and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight. Remove the lamb and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before you are ready to start cooking the meal. Drain the lamb and discard the marinade.
Preheat the grill to high. Thread the lamb, red onions, and red peppers on metal skewers, alternating the lamb and vegetables, don’t pack too tightly for proper cooking. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper. Note: I like to use two skewers for each kebab so that the meat and vegetables stay in place when turning.
Place the kebabs on the grill and cook, turning halfway, approximately 3 – 4 minutes a side for medium rare or 5 minutes a side for medium. Exact timing will vary, depending on the thickness of the meat and the temperature of your grill but try not to overcook so that the lamb kebabs remain tender. Remove the kebabs from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the lamb kebabs with mint yogurt sauce passed at the table. (Recipe below)
Mint Yogurt Sauce
- 1 c. plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced finely
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint
- salt and pepper to taste
Warm the olive oil and minced garlic (I do this to mellow the flavor of the garlic but it is not necessary) then let cool. Mix all the ingredients together and refrigerate for about 30 minutes for the flavors meld. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if necessary.
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I do hope you will try the Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Mint Yogurt Sauce. The delicious marinade makes the lamb tender, juicy and very flavorful. Once marinated, the kebabs are quickly put together and grilled. I believe that the lamb kebabs are perfect for casual and easy summer entertaining with your friends. Your guests will leave your home talking about the enjoyable evening and the delicious meal that you shared with them.
Gorgeous! This is just the kind of meal I love.
Thank you Kay, I glad you liked the kebab meal.
What a marvelous meal! I guess I can use chicken here too?
Absolutely Angie, chicken would be great in the kebabs as well.
Karen, this looks like a delightful Mediterranean meal. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
It’s an easy recipe Pam, I glad you like the kebabs…thank you.
As you saw from my post a couple of weeks ago, this type of meal is our favorite for summer entertaining. Simple, full of flavor, and casual – yet elegant. With all the fresh herbs in our garden, this is a definite for us in the next week!
Hi David, I hope you enjoyed them if you got a chance to prepare the kebabs.
Hello Summer! This is such a perfect recipe for grilling this week. And a switch up from my usual lamb kabob recipe. Thanks for sharing this one Karen.
Yes Lea Ann, lamb kebabs are perfect to summer grilling…I hope you will enjoy my version.
How delicious and beautifully presented!
Thank you Mad Dog for your nice compliment.
Love how kebabs taste, especially this time of year. Your dinner looks wonderful and delicious.
Thank you Jovina, I’m with you about the taste of grilled foods and thought these lamb kebabs turned out great.
This is one of my favorite things to grill – love kebobs and veggies!
Hi Judi, kebabs are kind of like a one pot meal…not too much else is needed. I’m glad you like this version.
We’re not fans of lamb but your meal looks delicious.
Hi Larry, not everyone likes lamb but chicken would be great as well.
Perfect timing! We recently enjoyed a Mediterranean meal with friends and loved the variety and flavors. I made it my mission to make the meal at home and you have the complete menu! Looking forward to trying your baba ganouche too!
Hi Sandra, I’m glad my recipe and suggestions of what to serve with the kebabs was helpful, thank you.
Love lamb, and it’s SO good on the grill. And it pairs well with mint. I’m not a fan of mint jelly and lamb, but mint yogurt? Yes, please. Really nice– thanks.
Hi John, I think the cool mint yogurt is a nice complement to the grilled lamb…I’m glad you like the idea.
That sounds so delicious and simple to make! We have recently bought a mobile BBQ for our motorhome and this recipe would be just perfect. Thanks for sharing, Karen. 👍❤
Hi Fatima, I know you are enjoying your mobile BBQ…happy travels.
I have to show my husband your great looking kebabs since he does all the grilling in our house but I will make your yogurt sauce . Everything looks so good.
Hi Gerlinde, Two cooks in the house…one inside and one out, that a good thing. 🙂 I glad you like the kebabs.
I love lamb but have always been a little apprehensive grilling it… that being said, I really love the ingredients you used in your marinade. Have pinned to try. Love all of your suggestions for the perfect Mediterranean supper ♥ Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you Maria for your nice compliment and pin. I do hope you try the kebabs, they are simple and good.
I love grilling kebabs for summer meals! The stuffed tomatoes look delicious with them. Such a great menu for warm weather.
Thank you Lisa, I’m glad you like the idea of stuffed tomatoes with the lamb kebabs. I thought they went great.
The perfect summer lunch! Love the lemon and herbs in the marinade. 🙂
Thank you Ronit, yes the marinade really adds lots of flavor to the lamb kebabs.
Lovely kababs! I am handing this off to The Baker since it’s too hot for him to fire up the oven!!
Best,
Bonnie
Thank Bonnie, Instead of heating up the kitchen during summer, grilling is the perfect alternative. I’m sure your Baker is a great Griller as well. 🙂
Karen, this looks just delicious! Yumborama! And I love your blue plate!
Thank you Jeanie, for your enthusiastic compliment. 😀
Karen, I just love Lamb and think it is one of the best grilling meats. Your fun dinner with all the sides is perfect for a hot summer like we are having…healthy and easy. Thanks much.
I’m happy to know that you enjoy lamb as much as we do. Thank you for your nice compliment.
You certainly do know how to make your readers head to the kitchen. Looks delicious. 🙂
I appreciate your kind words, Judy. I’m glad you like the lamb kebab recipe.
Yum, that sounds divine and I love the two skewer concept.
Thank you Amelia. Yes, using two skewers keeps the meat and veggies from spinning when turning on the grill.
Look absolutely delicious !!! Happy birthday Karen ! hope you have a lovely day!
Thank you for the birthday wish Gloria, I did have a nice day.
Nice you had a lovely day !!
Chicken, pork, beef or lamb … kebabs = luv
Your comment gave me a smile Boleyn…thank you!
You bring a huge smile to my face as this, almost identically, appears on my dinner menus at least once a fortnight . . .one of the few European meals I do thus cook 🙂 ! Have oft served couscous as a side but not had the nouse to stuff a colourful tomato . . . thank you: guess what . . . ? And why is this a summer meal: we have it here all year around . . .
I’m glad you like the idea of stuffing a tomato with couscous Eva. As long as you live in a area of the world that doesn’t have freezing weather like we both do, grilling is indeed good anytime of the year. 🙂
Oh my goodness these look so beautiful. Such lovely flavors. Love the minty sauce!
Thank you Mimi for your lovely compliment. I thought the kebabs and sauce went great together.
Kabobs are such a great way to cook everything at once and infuse flavor throughout! I love the sound of all of those lovely fresh herbs. Perfect for summer when I have them all at my fingertips in the garden 🙂
Hi Susan, Isn’t it grand when we can use herbs straight from our gardens in such a delicious way. Thank you for your nice compliment.
We love lamb, but I’ve never tried in on a kebab, sounds divine, thanks Karen!
Thank youJenna, if you love lamb then I believe you will really enjoy these kebabs. I hope you give them a try.
I was thinking about kebabs yesterday! They look AMAZING!
Thank you Pam, I think Kebabs are a perfect summer meal.
This is summer entertaining at its best, Karen
I totally agree with you Pamela. 🙂
Will certainly try this out, I have not made kebabs for ages and we love them. Hope all is well Diane
All is well Diane, thank you. I do think you would enjoy the lamb kebabs…perfect for a summer evening meal.
Certainly love the flavors of the marinade and that mint yogurt sauce is a delightful way to cool down. Fresh herbs really make this meal special. Take Care
I agree with you Bobbie, the herbs definitely enhance all the flavors in this meal. Thank you.
All fresh herbs I have in my garden! Can’t wait to give this great meal a try~
Hi Abbe, I hope you will enjoy the meal as much as we did. Thank you.
Summer grilling is the best and these kebabs look delicious!
Thank you Laura and I do agree with you about summer grilling. 🙂
Whoopee! Just goes to show you that preparing lamb in a simple manner can be delicious!
Hi Fran, Simple is sometimes best…the herb marinade does all the work here.
A fantastic meal for summer and just the sort of food I like.
Amalia
xo
Thank you for your nice compliment Amalia, I’m happy that you like the lamb kebabs.
Hi Karen – we’re such lamb lovers in our house. What a fantastic recipe and menu! We’ve been grilling lots of steak and veggie kabobs this summer, but not lamb yet. And it looks so easy too. The whole menu really makes for simple but elegant entertaining, and the accompanying Mediterranean appetizer platter is perfect. Thanks for another inspiring post! xo
I appreciate your lovely compliment Allie, I’m glad you like the lamb kebabs and the appetizer platter. They did make for an easy way to entertain.
Those bright, fresh flavors sound like a winning combination alright! I’ll have to try this with tofu or tempeh.
Hi Hannah, yes I do think this is a recipe where you can make those adjustments. Enjoy.
It looks like a gorgeous summer meal, indeed! And makes one think of the Greek sun too… Your plate of dips and snacks is such a great idea too. The only thing that one needs is a good bottle of wine!
So very true Sissi, this does remind you of a Greek meal. We thought it was a nice way to enjoy a summer evening. Thank you for your nice compliment. 🙂
The kebobs look delicious and the platter of olives, hummus, and other goodies sounds great too!
Thank you Nancy, I’m glad to know you liked the entire menu idea.
I absolutely want this whole meal Karen! I do kabobs, but have never used lamb. Must remedy that!
I do hope you give this meal a try Inger and enjoy it as much as we did.
Now I cannot wait for summer! The mint yoghurt sauce sounds perfect 🙂
Thank you Tandy, I think you will enjoy the yogurt sauce, it goes great with lamb.
A lovely, wholesome summer meal.
Thank you Frank, I appreciate your nice compliment.
This sounds delicious, Karen! I love kebabs, and I love grilling…so this is the perfect combo for me. I definitely want to put this one on our menu soon! 🙂
It sounds like this would be a good meal for you to try David, enjoy!
This is my kind of meal – the perfect summer combination. Love lamb & mint yogurt sauce! Have a wonderful weekend ahead!
Miriam xx
Thank you for your nice wish and compliment Miriam. I’m happy to know you like this summer meal.
My Mr. adores lamb! He would very much enjoy this recipe. The mint in my garden needs a good trim too, a winning combination.
Your sauce looks delicious — I might make it in a few minutes.
Thank you Mae, I hope you enjoyed the yogurt sauce if you got a chance to make it.
Lamb is delicious and prepared this way is perfect for a summer meal
I agree with you Pat, this was a delicious summer meal. Thank you.
I haven’t had lamb in so long — these kebabs look wonderful! The sauce is the perfect accompaniment.
Hi Marcie, I hope you give this recipe a try, I believe you would enjoy it.
I’d love to nosh on this any summer evening. Looks like a great meal!
Thank you Monica for your nice compliment. We did think this was a delicious summer meal.
Mint yogurt sauce is phenomenal and I have never made it. Thank you for the recipe 😊🌸 Pictures look incredible.
Thank you Lisa, it was my pleasure sharing the recipe. I do hope you give the yogurt sauce a try.
What a delicious-looking meal! I haven’t had lamb in too long!
I appreciate your compliment Jeff, I hope you give the lamb kebabs a try over the summer. They make a nice change from the usual beef or chicken kebabs.
Happy birthday Karen! This looks so delicious, I am a big fan of lamb!
Thank you Alida for the birthday wish, I did have a nice day. I appreciate your nice compliment about the lamb kebabs.
You have the whole meal for us here Karen!! This would be wonderful to spread out on the backyard table with friends. I think your travels are inspiring your cooking! thanks thanks. xox
I appreciate your lovely compliment Rhonda. I’m very happy to know that you like the recipe and menu suggestions…thank you!
This is the kind of meal that makes me look forward to summer every year! Hope you had a wonderful birthday, Karen!
I did have a nice birthday Marissa, thank you. I’m glad you like this suggestion for a summer’s evening meal, thank you.
Your kebabs sound amazing!! I love the marinade and it’s a perfect switch from our usual summer grilling recipes. Hope you had a fabulous birthday! xo
Thank you for your nice compliment Liz, we thought the lamb kebabs turned out great. I appreciate your wish, I did have a lovely birthday. 🙂
mmm. . . This looks wonderful I haven’t made lamb kabobs in years – and this post makes me hungry for them.
Hi Sheryl, I think lamb is overlooked a lot of times when planning a meal. Hope you make some kebabs soon and enjoy them as much as we did.
Hi, Karen. I thought you might like to know that we’ve just grilled some lamb cutlets following your recipe and they were absolutely delicious. It’s been a very hot day (38C), so they were just perfect. Thanks you so much for sharing. 👍❤😙
Thank you Fatima, I do appreciate your letting me know that you adapted the recipe to what was available and enjoyed it. 😀
Always happy to try something new. 👍
You plate not only has the Greek colors, … but…., I really love the words on the plate. Everything you need to know in your life is there! BRAVO! 💖
Hi Eva, thank you for your nice compliment. The platter was a “house warming” gift and I just love the words.
A great recipe to kick of kebabs season. GREG
Thank you Greg, I’m happy that you like the lamb kebab recipe.
Why do your recipes always look so much better than mine? lol
I love lamb, but it’s not hubby’s fav so I don’t usually make it. But I almost never pass it up in a restaurant if it is on the menu.
This recipe is perfect for summer entertaining!
Doreen, I’m sure what your prepare looks great too. 😀 This would be a recipe where you could make one kebab with lamb and your hubby’s with another meat. Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
Perfect summer meal so very close to my palate of flavors!
Thank you Katerina, that is especially nice coming from my Greek friend. 😀
That mint yoghurt sauce sounds delicious! So light and refreshing – the perfect accompaniment to lamb!
I appreciate your compliment Shashi, the yogurt sauce really is nice with lamb…I’m glad you like it.
I have to admit, I have not been a fan of lamb until recently; I’ve always found it smell and taste to be gamey. Recently, I was introduced to Ontario lamb and fell head over heels in love. I have been converted!!! This recipe sounds wonderful, particularly the mint yogurt sauce.
Hi Eva, One trick with lamb is to trim off as much of the fat as possible. If it has a strong taste that is usually the problem. Thank you for your compliment, I’m glad you like the recipe.
there’s something endlessly appealing about meat and veggies grilled on a stick! love that sauce too.
Grace, I couldn’t agree more…thank you!
This is so full of summer flavour; just my cup of tea!
I’m glad you like the recipe Caroline. I’m with you about grilled kebabs being perfect for summer.
I wish I had your confidence with cooking, Karen. This all looks so delicious. Not difficult, I know, but I tend to forget about things like marinades until it’s too late. 😦 😦
Jo, I don’t think you could go wrong with this meal. While the meat is great when you have lots of time to let it marinate, even 30 minutes while you let the meat come to room temperature will impart nice flavors although longer is always better. 😀
This is my perfect meal because I LOVE anything Mediterranean (and lamb!). Ideal for summer and that appetizer platter is dreamy too!
I’m happy to hear that you like this meal Karrie, I think it is especially nice for summer.
Such a delicious combo and perfect for this time of year, especially! YUMMMM!!!
Hi Dawn, I have to agree with you on all counts, thank you so much.
Wow, I must call a senior moment! I read your lovely post when is arrived and was sure I commented. At any rate we mustn’t look back…A lovely meal and one I would so enjoy.
Give no thought to it Ron, I’ve done the same thing many times. I’m happy that you enjoyed the post and hope you will enjoy the meal if you give it a try.
This dish incorporates some of my most favorite flavors and reminds me a bit of Greece…one of my favorite places! Love your mezze plate, too.
Hi Betsy, It is nice to hear from you, happy that you are back to blogging. You are right, lots of Greek flavors to this dish. Thank you for your nice compliment and hope to see you around.
This is a very satisfying meal full of flavors and textures… my sort of meal. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for your nice compliment Amira. For your family, you would probably want to substitute chicken for the lamb as I know it is not a family favorite. 🙂
What a perfect summer dinner, Karen! Love the mint yogurt with lamb, extra refreshing.
Thank you Ksenia, I agree with you about the mint yogurt…it is a cool and refreshing condiment for serving with lamb.
I love lamb and most folks arent crazy about it and eat alot of chicken… I would devour this and wow it really looks fabulous!