Imagine biting into freshly made lamb meatballs, combined with the refreshing crunch of cucumber, red onion, tomato, and lettuce, all enveloped in a warm, soft wrap. The crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy texture, and the homemade tzatziki sauce lends a tangy, garlicky punch. This dish is not just a medley of flavors and textures, but also a quick, easy, and utterly satisfying answer to “What’s for dinner?“
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1lb ground lamb (or ground chicken or beef also work well)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large wraps or pitas
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
For the tzatziki sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep (15 minutes): In a bowl, mix ground lamb with oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Cook Meatballs (10 minutes): Cook the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce (5 minutes): While the meatballs are cooking, mix together all the tzatziki sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Assemble Wraps (5 minutes): Warm the wraps or pitas. Lay out each wrap and place lettuce, meatballs, cucumber, red onion, tomato, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce. Fold the wrap securely.
- Serve Immediately: Your Greek Meatball Souvlaki Wraps are ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
Perfecting this Greek delight is about balancing flavors – ensure your veggies are fresh and your meatballs are seasoned well. The tzatziki is the soul of this wrap, so don’t shy away from garlic! For sides, Greek salad or some herbed couscous complements the wrap beautifully. If you prefer, swap lamb for chicken or beef for a different flavor profile. Enjoy this wrap with a cold glass of white wine or a light beer for a refreshing finish!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
