Gyro Burgers with Greek Salad Recipe

Name: Gyro Burgers with Greek Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken or ground lamb; 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt; A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin (a palmful); 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano (half a palmful); 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika (half a palmful); 1 tablespoon grill seasoning (a palmful; such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning); Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) for drizzling, plus about 3 tablespoons for dressing; 1 English (seedless) cucumber, diced into bite-size pieces; 1 red or green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced into bite-size pieces; 4 celery ribs with leafy greens intact, chopped; 1/2 large red onion, chopped; 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1/2 pound feta, crumbled; 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped; 6 peperoncini (pickled hot, light green peppers), chopped; Juice of 2 lemons; Several drops of hot sauce, such as Tabasco; Coarse salt; Pita bread, warmed and cut in half

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground chicken or ground lamb
1 cup full-fat plain yogurt
A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin (a palmful)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano (half a palmful)
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika (half a palmful)
1 tablespoon grill seasoning (a palmful; such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning)
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) for drizzling, plus about 3 tablespoons for dressing
1 English (seedless) cucumber, diced into bite-size pieces
1 red or green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced into bite-size pieces
4 celery ribs with leafy greens intact, chopped
1/2 large red onion, chopped
2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 pound feta, crumbled
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
6 peperoncini (pickled hot, light green peppers), chopped
Juice of 2 lemons
Several drops of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Coarse salt
Pita bread, warmed and cut in half

1
Preheat a grill pan, large nonstick skillet, or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
2
In a large bowl combine the ground meat with the yogurt, parsley, garlic, spices, and seasonings.
3
Form 8 thin 3-inch patties.
4
Drizzle the patties with EVOO and cook for 3 minutes on each side in 2 batches.
5
Hold the cooked patties on a plate under foil.
6
In a large, shallow serving bowl combine the cucumber, bell pepper, celery, red onion, tomatoes, feta, olives, and peperoncini.
7
Dress the salad with lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt.
8
Toss, add about 3 tablespoons EVOO, and toss again.
9
Taste to adjust seasonings.
10
Top the salad with the patties and serve with pita bread.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken or ground lamb, 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt, A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Gyro Burgers with Greek Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gyro Burgers with Greek Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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