Name: Greek Chicken and Spinach Meatball Gyros
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup finely minced fresh baby spinach leaves; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill; 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 pieces pita bread; Thinly sliced red onion, for topping; Thinly sliced cucumber, for topping; Mix greens for fresh baby spinach, for topping; Cucumber Yogurt sauce, for topping (see below)

Description

This creamy, tangy tzatziki-inspired sauce is the perfect topping for Gyros, sandwiches and grilled meats.

Ingredients

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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup seedless cucumber, shredded
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic and dill. Stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Sauce can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir well before using. Serve with Gyros, grilled meats, or as a dip with pita and veggies.

Keywords: Cucumber Yogurt Sauce, Tzatziki