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Greek Gyro Lamb Tacos

Refreshing cucumber tomato salsa and cooling tzatziki sauce turn leftover lamb into something oh-so tasty!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

equipment

ingredients

tacos
  • 2 cups leftover Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb chopped (leftover ground or sliced lamb will work here too!)
  • 4 pita
  • Cucumber Tomato Salsa recipe below
  • Tzatziki recipe below
  • Chopped parsley
cucumber tomato salsa
  • 1 cucumber chopped (about 1 to 1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 Roma tomatoes chopped (about 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup)
  • 1/4 red onion chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper
tzatziki
  • 1 English cucumber peeled
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh mint
  • Optional garnish: additional feta crumbles freshly chopped parsley

instructions

  • In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients for the cucumber tomato salsa. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Grate the English cucumber into a small bowl for the tzatziki sauce. Stir in remaining ingredients for the sauce until well-combined and smooth.
  • Warm the pita in a cast iron skillet or griddle pan over medium heat for about 10 to 20 seconds per side until softened.
  • Warm the leftover lamb in the microwave.
  • To assemble, spread about 1 to 2 Tbsp in the center of each pita. Divide the lamb evenly between the pitas. Top with cucumber tomato salsa, feta crumbles, and fresh parsley.
Cuisine: Greek
Category: Meat