Greek gyro or souvlaki wrap

Greek gyro or souvlaki wrap recipe videos

A Greek gyro or souvlaki wrap is a beloved street food from Greece, featuring seasoned meat—typically lamb, beef, or chicken—cooked on a vertical rotisserie (gyro) or grilled on skewers (souvlaki), then tucked into a soft pita with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers, and often topped with tangy tzatziki sauce.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced meal, offering a good source of protein from the meat and healthy fats from the olive oil and tzatziki, while the pita provides carbohydrates for energy; a typical serving ranges from 400 to 600 calories, depending on portion size and ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	500 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	950 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Vitamin B12	1.8 mcg
Zinc	4.2 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Niacin (B3)	7 mg
Selenium	22 mcg

Per 1 wrap (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the gyro wrap is a symbol of Greek culinary tradition, blending Mediterranean flavors with influences from Ottoman and Middle Eastern cuisines, and nutritionally, it showcases the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, emphasizing fresh ingredients, lean proteins, and heart-healthy fats.