Easy Grilled Cornish Hens and Zucchini With Greek Marinade, Tzatziki, and Greek Salad Recipe

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Ingredients (17)

  • For the Tzatziki:
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, grated on the large holes of a box grater (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 pint (2 cups) Greek-style yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Cornish hens, about 1 pound each
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon juice and 2 teaspoons zest from 1 lemon
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin oliveo oil
  • 2 medium or 1 large zucchini, split in half lengthwise
  • 2 to 3 pocketless Greek-style pitas
  • 1 recipe Easy Chopped Greek Salad

Directions

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