Gyro Salad

Deconstructed Gyro Salad

Prep 5 min |  Cook 2-3 hours | Alert 15 min
Servings: 8-12

 

Ingredients:
Lamb “Gyro”:
3-4 pounds lamb shoulder roast (you can sub beef if you don’t like lamb)
2 tablespoons dried mint leaves
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper
1 tablespoon coarse (granulated) garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
2/3 cup lemon juice
water
Salad:
Diced tomatos. red onion, cucumber
Shredded lettuce
Fresh parsley or mint (or both!), minced
Dressing:
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 cup homemade mayo
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1/2 teaspoon za’atar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper
1/2 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and black pepper, to taste