Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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If you're fond of gyros, you'll enjoy this garden-fresh salad showcasing ground lamb, crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomatoes and a creamy, tangy dressing. Ingredients:
dressing: |
1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely shredded |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup sour cream |
3/4 cup (6 ounces) 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 turkey or beef |
1 small onion, chopped |
1 teaspoon greek seasoning or oregano leaves |
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix |
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 meat is no longer pink; drain.
3. Arrange salad mix on a large serving platter; top with tomatoes, cheese, olives and lamb. Spoon dressing over salad. Serve immediately with toasted pita wedges. Yield: 4-6 servings.
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