Low Fat Gyro Salad
Savor the fresh flavors of Greece in this healthy and delicious Low Fat Gyro Salad, a lightened-up twist on the classic gyro. With seasoned lean ground turkey cooked to perfection, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber, and red onion, every bite bursts with vibrant textures and taste. The creamy, tangy dressing made from non-fat Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and fresh dill ties all the ingredients together, while a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese adds the perfect touch of indulgence. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low-calorie, high-protein salad is perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch or dinner. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving it fresh, this low fat gyro salad is a satisfying, flavor-packed option that’s as good for your body as it is for your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 150 grams non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 50 grams feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Season the turkey with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped romaine lettuce.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and fresh dill to create a dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat everything evenly.
Divide the salad among four serving plates and top each with a portion of the cooked turkey.
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over each salad. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
933 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 260 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 2017 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 92.3 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 708 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 3191 mg | 68% | |
*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.
