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Best Gyro Sandwich Recipe
The Easy Greek Gyro Sandwich is gyro meat, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese wrapped in warm pita bread. You can top it with Tzatziki sauce, and it's the ultimate sandwich for Greek food lovers!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 490 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
Gyro Meat
- 3/4 pound cooked Gyro meat from the deli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1/2 medium cucumber (grated using the large holes of your box grater)
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Sandwich
- 4 flatbread pitas
- 4 tablespoons feta cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
- 2/3 cup lettuce chopped
- 1/2 red onion sliced
Instructions
Make Tzatziki Sauce
- Squeeze the grated cucumber to remove excess liquid.
- Add the squeezed cucumber to a large bowl.
- Add the yogurt, olive oil, chopped mint, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to the bowl. Stir to combine.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and add more salt if needed.
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Prepare Gyro Meat
- Cut the gyro loaf into thin slices (about 1/4 inch)
- Add oil to a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add gyro slices to the skillet and fry for about 2 minutes each side or until they are browned to your liking. Use tongs to flip them. Transfer to a plate and let them cool slightly.
Heat the Bread & Assemble the Sandwich
- Heat the pita bread in another pan.
- Add the gyro meat on the pita. Top with red onion, lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Leftover tzatziki sauce can last for about 4 days in the refrigerator.
- You can wrap the gyro sandwich in foil to help hold it together.
Nutrition Information
Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
1662mg
(69%)
Potassium
510mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
316IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1662mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.