Description
A fresh and flavorful Gyro Salad combining savory gyro meat with crisp mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, all drizzled with creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a light, satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 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
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, chopped tomato, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Add the Gyro Meat: Place the cooked gyro meat, whether lamb, chicken, or beef, on top of the salad mixture to layer the protein over the fresh vegetables.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the tzatziki sauce evenly over the salad and gyro meat, then toss gently to mix the flavors without bruising the greens.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the crispness of the vegetables and the warmth of the gyro meat combined with the creamy tzatziki dressing.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked gyro meat for optimal flavor and texture.
- For a lighter option, substitute the gyro meat with grilled chicken breast.
- Tzatziki sauce can be made ahead or purchased prepared.
- Adjust the amount of feta and olives to taste for saltiness.
- This salad is best eaten immediately to keep the greens crisp.
