Classic Greek Gyro Pita Wrap with Tzatziki and Fresh Veggies

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Warm pita bread stuffed with thinly sliced seasoned pork gyro meat, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce for a satisfying handheld meal. This greek-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 40 minutes pairs thinly sliced pork shoulder, olive oil, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 large pita breads
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 small, finely grated and drained cucumber
• 1 clove minced garlic clove
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 large, thinly sliced tomato
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup shredded lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat well and marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through with crispy edges. Remove from heat.
3. Step 3: Prepare tzatziki by mixing 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 small grated cucumber (squeezed dry), 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl. Stir until combined.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 large pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for 1-2 minutes until pliable.
5. Step 5: To assemble each gyro, spread 2 tbsp tzatziki sauce onto the pita, layer with cooked pork, 1/4 sliced large tomato, 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion, and 1/4 cup shredded lettuce. Fold and serve immediately.