Description
These Juicy Grilled Salmon Gyros with Dill Yogurt Sauce are the ultimate combination of fresh, bold flavors wrapped in soft pita bread. Perfect for a quick lunch, an easy dinner, or summer-inspired food ideas, this healthy, protein-packed recipe features flaky grilled salmon, creamy homemade dill yogurt sauce, crunchy cucumbers, and red onions. If you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, Mediterranean meals, or a quick but flavorful weeknight option, this easy recipe has it all—simple prep, nutritious ingredients, and unforgettable flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb salmon fillets (skinless, cut into chunks)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cucumber, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 cup cucumber, chopped
4 pita breads or flatbreads, warmed
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Add salmon chunks and coat well. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
3. Combine Greek yogurt with diced cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the sauce. Chill until ready to use.
4. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
5. Grill salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until slightly charred and just opaque.
6. Warm pita breads on the grill or in the oven.
7. To assemble, spread yogurt sauce on pita, top with grilled salmon, chopped cucumber, red onion, and extra sauce.
8. Fold and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry before marinating for better flavor absorption.
Use thick Greek yogurt to avoid a runny sauce.
Don’t overstuff the pita to keep it from tearing when folding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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