Gyro Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Gyro Salad recipe—a refreshing yet hearty dish inspired by classic Mediterranean flavors. Savor the warm, savory goodness of seasoned ground lamb cooked with garlic, cumin, oregano, and coriander, perfectly layered over a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers. Complemented by tangy feta cheese, briny kalamata olives, and a drizzle of creamy tzatziki sauce, this vibrant salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make, protein-packed salad is perfect for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing lunch. Experience the taste of a traditional gyro in a light, modern twist—no pita required!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound Ground lamb
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 0.75 cup Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground lamb to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
Stir in the ground cumin, dried oregano, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.
Cook the lamb for 8-10 minutes, or until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
While the lamb cooks, prepare the salad by combining the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and kalamata olives in a large bowl.
Toss the salad ingredients together gently.
Once the lamb is fully cooked, allow it to cool slightly before adding it to the salad bowl.
Pour the tzatziki sauce over the salad, and toss everything together until well combined.
Serve the gyro salad immediately, and enjoy the blend of warm gyro meat with fresh vegetables and tangy tzatziki.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.3 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.5 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 548 mg | 183% | |
| Sodium | 7898 mg | 343% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 152.4 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1198 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 4410 mg | 94% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
