Gyro Salad (Gluten Free, Paleo, Whole30)
This Gyro Salad is an easy and simple recipe made with lamb skewers and fresh veggies. It take greek flavors and combines them in a bowl of deliciousness. Great for dinners or lunches, it's not only gluten free but also paleo and whole30 with compliant dressing.
Servings 4
Calories 138kcal
Equipment
- 1 A kitchen towel
- Bowls and forks for serving
Ingredients
- 6 ground lamb skewers 1.5 each per salad
- 1 head red leaf lettuce can also use green leaf or romaine
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- Feta optional
- Salad dressing tzatziki, greek, or basic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Make the ground lamb skewers according to these directions.
- While the lamb skewers are cooking, wash and dry off the lettuce. Chop the leaves into pieces using the knife and cutting board. Divide the lettuce into bowls, as much or as little as preferred.
- Wash and dry with a towel, then cut the pint of cherry tomatoes in half with the knife and cutting board. Divide the tomatoes between the bowls, as much or as little as preferred.
- Wash and dry with a towel, then slice the cucumber into thin pieces about ¼ to ⅛ of an inch thick. Stack 3 or 4 pieces on top of each other then slice them into quarters by cutting them in half, then in half again. Divide the cucumber pieces between the bowls, as much or as little as preferred.
- When the lamb skewers are done, place one or two onto each salad bowl, depending on how big of a serving you prefer.
- Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of dressing on top of the salad. Sprinkle feta cheese on top, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- When making the lamb kababs, either use metal skewers or if using wooden ones, soak them in water for several hours before cooking the lamb. If you don't, the skewers will completely burn up on the grill!
- If you don't like or can't find lamb, try using beef for the skewers instead of lamb.
- Cutting the tomatoes and quartering the cucumbers does help make them more bite-sized, but if you're feeling a little lazy you can skip this step and use whole cherry tomatoes and just slice the cucumbers.
- Bulk up your gyro salad by adding additional toppings - sliced onions, julienned carrots, or chopped kalamata olives
- Wrap this greek salad in a gluten free tortilla to take this salad on the go!
Nutrition
Serving: 6g | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 1440mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 2605IU | Vitamin C: 117.5mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3.9mg