The gyro wrap has 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!
This delicious Mediterranean sandwich is easy to make with either homemade or store-bought gyro meat. Try different types of meat for flavor combinations while still keeping the traditional Tzatziki sauce and pita. The fresh vegetables make this a healthy meal choice your whole family will enjoy.
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What Is A Gyro Wrap?
The gyro wrap is one of the most popular Greek meals. Traditional gyro wrap is made with gyro meat, fresh veggies, feta cheese served on pita bread, and often topped with Tzatziki yogurt sauce. and gyro sauce wrapped in pita bread.
Traditional gyro meat is usually cooked on a vertical rotisserie and derived from the lamb-based doner kebab. Nowadays you can find gyro meat made with pork, chicken, beef, or lamb.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- cooked Gyro meat from the deli
- olive oil
- cucumber
- plain Greek yogurt
- chopped fresh mint
- lemon juice
- minced garlic
- fine sea salt
- flatbread pitas
- feta cheese
- tomatoes
- lettuce
- red onion
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make A Gyro Wrap
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: 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!
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure to squeeze the sliced cucumber so that your sauce won’t have too much liquid.
- You can make the tzatziki sauce ahead of time: The sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can wrap your Gyro sandwich in foil to help hold its shape and keep it warm.
What’s The Difference Between Pita And Gyro?
Pita is a type of flatbread used to make sandwiches and wraps. Gyro is a type of sandwich made using pita bread, grilled meat, assorted vegetables, and yogurt sauce.
Best Gyro Wrap Recipe
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!
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