Deconstructed Gyro
Oven roasted All Natural* Beef Meatballs served along side pita bread, a fresh tomato-cucumber salad, crumbled feta cheese and a creamy tzatziki sauce
Deconstructed Gyro

Ingredients
Serves
10
Deconstructed Gyro
10 pitas
Whole Grain Pita Bread, 2.0 oz.
10 Tbsp. (5 oz.)
Crumbled Feta Cheese, low sodium
1 ¼ cup (10 oz.)
Yogurt, low fat
5 Tbsp. (2.5 oz.)
Dill
2 ½ cups (1 ¼ lbs.)
Tomato, cut into wedges
2 ½ cups (1 ¼ lbs.)
Cucumber, peeled and sliced
2 Tbsp.
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp.
Red Vinegar
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine Yogurt and Dill to make a simple Tzatziki Sauce. Let chill overnight to let the flavors combine or for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar. Chill for 1 hour before serving
- Place frozen Meatballs in single layer on parchment lined sheet pan and cook at 350°F for 8-10 minutes –internal temperature of 165°F. Hold in warmer until ready to build
- Cut Pita Bread into triangles for easier serving and eating
To Build:
- Using a #16 scoop (2 oz.), add Tomato-Cucumber salad on one side of a serving container
- Add 6 meatballs next to Tomato-Cucumber salad
- Add cut Pita pieces in container
- Using a #30 scoop (2 Tbsp.), add Tzatziki sauce in a ramekin and place in container
- Using a #60 scoop (0.5 oz.), add crumbled feta cheese to the container and serve
Chef’s Note:
Dill can be replaced with ½ the amount (½ Tbsp per serving) of dill pickle juice. Fresh cut tomato wedges can be replaced with diced tomatoes that are completely drained of excess liquid. Can sub olive oil for vegetable oil.
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Segment
K-12 Schools