Pasta salad with gyro meat

This hearty pasta salad recipe showcases the Mediterranean flavors that make gyro so delicious, while the creamy yogurt dressing brings all the ingredients together.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground thyme

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground oregano

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon salt 

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

half a package of gyro meat of your choice

450 grams dry pasta of your choice

1 cup assorted Greek olives, pitted and halved

⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

¼ red onion, finely chopped

113 grams crumbled feta

340 grams cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup diced cucumbers (about 1 small cucumber)

Dressing

1 cup yogurt

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 large garlic clove, minced, plus more to taste

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

1½ teaspoons dried dill

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the thyme, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, pepper, salt, and olive oil. Add the gyro and toss until fully coated.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the gyro in a single layer and cook until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Return the gyro to the large bowl.

3. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

4. Add the cooked pasta, olives, parsley, red onion, feta, tomatoes, and cucumbers to the bowl with the gyro and toss to combine. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until coated.

5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your meal!