Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
Ingredients
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DRESSING:
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1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely shredded
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup sour cream
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3/4 cup plain yogurt
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dill weed
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1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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SALAD:
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1/2 pound ground lamb or ground beef
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon Greek seasoning or oregano leaves
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8 cups mixed salad greens
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2 tomatoes, chopped
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1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
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1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, drained
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Toasted pita bread wedges
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, sprinkle cucumber with salt; mix well. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 236 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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