Mama's Sause
Watercolor illustration of flaked baked salmon on a warm pita with a Greek salad of tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta, a scoop of tzatziki, and a lemon wedge on a wooden table.
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Greek Salmon Gyros

Marinated baked salmon, a fresh Greek salad, feta, and creamy tzatziki tucked into warm pitas — a bright, satisfying dinner.

main greek 55 minutes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lb salmon
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 4 flatbread pitas
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • About 1 cup store-bought tzatziki

Steps

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pat the salmon dry and place it in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, make the Greek salad: toss the cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  4. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Bake the salmon until it flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. Add the pitas to the oven for the last 5 minutes to warm them.
  7. Flake the salmon, then fill each pita with salmon, Greek salad, feta, and tzatziki.
ENJOY
— like she's handing you the plate