Vegan Gyro Salad

Transform your lunch or dinner game with this vibrant Vegan Gyro Salad, a plant-based twist on a Mediterranean classic. Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this salad features marinated and roasted tofu strips seasoned with a savory blend of smoked paprika, oregano, and garlic powder, perfectly mimicking the essence of traditional gyro meat. Nestled on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy Kalamata olives, this salad is topped with creamy vegan tzatziki and a sprinkle of fresh dill for a refreshing finish. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, this high-protein, gluten-free dish is an easy and satisfying way to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at home. Perfect as a main course or a shareable side, it’s the ideal choice for vegans and salad lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz Firm tofu
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 Red onion
• 1 large head Romaine lettuce
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Vegan tzatziki sauce
• 2 tbsp Fresh dill
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Press the tofu for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture. Slice into thin strips.

Step 3

In a bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the tofu strips to the bowl and gently toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Spread the marinated tofu strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crispy.

Step 5

While the tofu bakes, prepare the salad: slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the romaine lettuce.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, romaine lettuce, and Kalamata olives.

Step 7

Once the tofu is done, let it cool for a few minutes, and then add to the salad.

Step 8

Drizzle the salad with vegan tzatziki sauce and sprinkle with fresh dill.

Step 9

Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1949.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1239.1

Total Fat 85.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4263.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.3g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 61.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1127.3mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 3158.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 23.9%