Chicken Gyro Meatball Salad

Name: Chicken Gyro Meatball Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken thigh meat; 1/4 cup grated onion; 2 teaspoons finely chopped or grated fresh garlic; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground paprika; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 garlic clove (finely chopped); ¼ cup tahini paste; ¼ cup cold water; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 5 ounces baby salad greens or torn butter lettuce; 3 baby Persian cucumbers (sliced into 1/2-inch chunks); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered); 1 cup seeded and chopped red bell pepper; ½ red onion (sliced into thin half-moons); ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese; Pita bread or flatbread (for serving); Green sauce (optional)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Meatball dinner idea: Healthy, flavorful chicken meatball salad, topped with tasty spiced meatballs, chopped veggies and a lemon tahini sauce or tzatziki.

Updated at: Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:29:17 GMT