Gyro Salad

Transform your favorite Mediterranean flavors into a vibrant and satisfying dish with this irresistible Gyro Salad. This recipe combines savory, perfectly seasoned ground lamb infused with cumin, oregano, and coriander, atop a crisp bed of romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, red onion, and briny kalamata olives. Crumbled feta adds a touch of creaminess, while a generous drizzle of cool, tangy tzatziki sauce ties it all together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this low-carb, protein-packed salad is a fresh, flavorful twist on the classic gyro sandwich—perfect for a light yet hearty lunch or dinner. Serve it as-is or with warm pita bread on the side for an extra Mediterranean touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground lamb to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.

Step 4

Stir in the ground cumin, dried oregano, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Cook the lamb for 8-10 minutes, or until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Toss the salad ingredients together gently.

Step 8

Once the lamb is fully cooked, allow it to cool slightly before adding it to the salad bowl.

Step 9

Pour the tzatziki sauce over the salad, and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 10

Serve the gyro salad immediately, and enjoy the blend of warm gyro meat with fresh vegetables and tangy tzatziki.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2003.4 grams (2003.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2467

Total Fat 180.30g	231%
Saturated Fat 64.50g	323%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.00g
Cholesterol 548mg	183%
Sodium 7898mg	343%
Total Carbohydrate 63.60g	23%
Dietary Fiber 25.30g	90%
Total Sugars 22.40g
Protein 152.40g	305%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 1198mg	92%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 4410mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.3%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 10.2%