Gyro Salad: A Flavorful Mediterranean Twist in Every Bite
Enjoy a healthy and satisfying gyro salad packed with Mediterranean flavors, featuring tender meat, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
For the Gyro:
- 1 pound ground lamb or chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 tomato diced
- ½ cup red onion sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
For the Tzatziki Dressing:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber grated & squeezed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil. Cook onions for 5 mins. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground meat. Cook until browned. Season with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Divide greens among plates. Top with gyro meat, cucumber, tomato, onion, olives, and feta.
- In a bowl, mix all tzatziki dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over salad. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use tofu for vegetarian version
- Add bell peppers or spinach
- Try low-fat yogurt for lighter dressing
- Serve with warm pita for dipping