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Craving a taste of the Mediterranean? Then try out this easy-to-make Greek lunch recipe that is sure to make your taste buds dance! Not only is it loaded with flavor, but it’s also packed with healthy ingredients like olive oil, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
Greek Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 head of lettuce, chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup of kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, and tomato.
- Toss in the feta cheese and kalamata olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and salt and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Enjoy your delicious Greek salad!
Lamb Gyros
Ingredients:
- 1 lb of ground lamb
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 4 pita breads
- 1/2 cup of tzatziki sauce
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix well and form into 4 patties.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill pan.
- Assemble the gyros by placing a patty on the pita bread and topping with tzatziki sauce, mint, and parsley.
- Serve with a lemon wedge to squeeze over the top.
- Enjoy your delicious lamb gyros!
