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!
Servings: 4 sandwiches
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.
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
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1662mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2mg