Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Gyro Salad With Tzatziki Dressing

Haley Bauer

Haley Bauer

Published October 17, 2021 4:02 am
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You’ll enjoy this garden-fresh gyro 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 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 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

-In a large bowl, sprinkle cucumber with salt; mix well. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.

-In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook lamb, onion, and Greek seasoning until meat is no longer pink; drain.

-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.

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