Description
A fresh and flavorful Gyro Salad featuring tender cooked gyro meat served over a bed of mixed greens, crisp cucumber, red onion, tomato, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, all drizzled with creamy tzatziki sauce. This quick and easy salad brings the classic Mediterranean gyro flavors into a healthy, vibrant bowl perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 4 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Protein
- 1 lb cooked gyro meat (lamb, chicken, or beef)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, chopped tomato, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Gently toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Add gyro meat: Slice or shred the pre-cooked gyro meat if necessary and place it on top of the salad mixture for maximum flavor and texture contrast.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the tzatziki sauce over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients without bruising the greens or vegetables.
- Serve immediately: Plate the salad promptly to enjoy the crispness of the veggies and the savory warmth of the gyro meat at its best.
Notes
- This salad uses pre-cooked gyro meat; if you prefer, you can warm it slightly before adding to the salad for a warm touch.
- Tzatziki sauce can be homemade or store-bought depending on your preference and convenience.
- Feel free to customize the greens to your liking, adding herbs like parsley or mint for extra freshness.
- If you want a heartier meal, serve with warm pita bread on the side.
- For a lower fat option, use grilled chicken gyro meat and reduced-fat feta cheese.
