Gyro Salad recipe served on a plate, by Star 66 Cafe
Jul 13 2026
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Gyro Salad Recipe

Inspired by Star 66 Cafe
Time30m
Serves4

Make Gyro Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Gyro Meat

Tzatziki Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salad Base

    In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss to mix well.

  2. 2

    Add Feta Cheese

    Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture and set aside.

Gyro Meat Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Gyro Meat

    In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef with minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 4

    Cook the Gyro Meat

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meat mixture and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Tzatziki Dressing Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Tzatziki Dressing

    In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture), minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well to combine.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Gyro Salad

    On a serving plate, add a generous portion of the salad base. Top with the cooked gyro meat and drizzle tzatziki dressing over the top. Serve immediately.

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