Gaze at a juicy, spiced lamb mixture piled high within a warm pita bread, the aroma of fresh oregano and lemon zest transporting you to the Mediterranean coast of Greece. As you unroll the wrapping to take a bite, the tenderness of the lamb and the crunch of cucumber and tomato salad mingle together in a harmonious union.
Ingredients
- 8 oz lamb shoulder, finely chopped and browned in a bit of oil until nicely caramelized, 5-minute
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, drained and at room temperature
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 lemon, juiced, with pulp
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 head lettuce, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 8-10 pita breads, warmed in oven
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- 1Preheat a large grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F.
- 2In a large bowl, mix together the browned lamb, garlic, feta cheese, yogurt, olive oil, oregano, thyme, paprika, lemon juice, and honey, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3Taste and adjust the seasoning of the lamb mixture, adding more lemon juice or honey if necessary.
- 4Prepare a large cutting board or tray with the sliced lettuce, tomato, and cucumber.
- 5Spoon the lamb mixture onto the warmed pita breads.
- 6Assemble the wraps by adding a portion of the lettuce, tomato, and cucumber on top of the lamb mixture, finishing with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 7Wrap each pita bread tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours before serving.