Gyro Salad Recipe
Gyro meat, tomatoes, cucumbers & lettuce tossed with lemon juice and olive oil. Served with taziki sauce & pita.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients
Pita
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Cook the Gyro Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the gyro meat until heated through and slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
While the meat is cooking, chop the tomatoes and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Tear the lettuce into smaller pieces.
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked gyro meat, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Tzatziki Sauce Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Serving
- 6
Serve the Salad
Divide the gyro salad among plates. Serve with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on top and warm pita bread on the side.