Gyro Plate Recipe
Marinated meat served with pita and salad.
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Ingredients
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Meat Marinade
Salad
Pita
Method
Meat Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Meat
Cut the lamb or beef into thin strips and add it to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best flavor.
Salad
- 3
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, sliced olives, and chopped parsley.
- 4
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Cook the Meat
- 5
Serve
- 6
Assemble the Plate
Warm the pita bread in a skillet or microwave. Serve the cooked meat on a plate with the salad on the side and warm pita bread.