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Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing

3 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 04, 2023
If you're fond of gyros, you'll enjoy this garden-fresh salad showcasing ground lamb, crumbled feta cheese, Greek olives, tomatoes and a creamy cucumber dressing. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • DRESSING:
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • SALAD:
  • 1/2 pound ground lamb or ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning or oregano leaves
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, drained
  • Toasted pita bread wedges

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, sprinkle cucumber with salt; mix well. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook lamb, onion and Greek seasoning until lamb is no longer pink, stirring to break the meat into crumbles; drain.
  3. Arrange salad greens on a large serving platter; top with tomatoes, cheese, olives and lamb. Spoon dressing over salad. Serve immediately with toasted pita wedges.

Gyro Salad Tips

Is gyro salad healthy?

Gyro salad is a great way to get in more vegetables, and it’s better for you than many gyros—but it’s too high in saturated fat and sodium to meet our definition of a healthy recipe. To make the salad healthy, dial back the feta cheese and use ground beef that’s at least 90% lean.

What are some variations of gyro salad?

You can give this recipe a lighter twist by using lean ground chicken or turkey instead of lamb. To make it heartier, grill or toast some pita breads, cut into wedges, and toss them into the mix. Or add fresh mint leaves for a refreshing, summer-perfect touch. Dig into 75 other delicious main-dish salad ideas.

How do you store gyro salad with tzatziki dressing?

Keep the dressing separate whenever possible so it doesn’t wilt your salad greens. Cover and refrigerate the leftovers for up to 3 days.

Here are 45 more Greek dinners you can make at home.

—Christine Rukavena, Taste of Home Senior Book Editor

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 236 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.