Kebabs with semolina and feta cheese salad - recipe

The other day, I picked up some fresh minced beef and decided to get creative in the kitchen by making some delicious kebabs. Instead of the usual bread crumbs, I opted for semolina, and let me tell you, it was a game-changer! These kebabs turned out wonderfully light and flavorful, making for a satisfying meal, especially when paired with rice  and feta cheese salad. Let me share the recipe with you!

Ingredients:

300 g minced beef

2-3 tbsp semolina

1 finally diced onion 

 1tsp garlic powder

1 tsp parsley

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1tsp kebab seasoning

Salt and pepper

Olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp mix of cumin and coriander

For the Salad:

Handful of green leaves

cherry tomatoes chopped

cucumber chopped

yellow bell pepper chopped

olive oil

lemon juice

1 onion, diced and seasoned with sumac

Olives

Feta cheese

Yoghurt sauce: 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried dill, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1/2 finely chopped onion, 2 cm cucumber finally chopped

1 cup rice, cooked according to instructions

Method:

1.Start by mixing the minced beef with semolina, parsley, garlic powder, olive oil, onion, Worcestershire sauce, kebab seasoning, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and the mix of cumin and coriander. Shape the mixture into kebabs and place them on a greased oven dish. Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for approximately 20 minutes or until cooked through.

2. While the kebabs are cooking, prepare the salad by washing and chopping the vegetables. Season with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice, then add sliced olives and crumbled feta cheese to the mix. Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package.

3. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yoghurt, garlic powder, dried dill, dried parsley, chopped onion, and chopped cucumber to make the yoghurt sauce. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

4. Once everything is cooked and prepared, serve the kebabs, rice, sumac onions, salad, and yoghurt sauce on a wide plate. Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures in every bite!

These kebabs with semolina and feta cheese salad are sure to become a new favorite in our household. With their juicy, flavorful meat and refreshing salad, they make for a satisfying and wholesome meal that's perfect for any day of the week. 

Enjoy!