Salmon Gyros with Greek Yogurt, Cucumber and Feta Sauce

So I ate Mexican twice in one day this weekend. Pathetic. Yesterday was also my company's board luncheon with a buffet consisting of wedge salad, mac and cheese, fried chicken, short ribs, grilled cheese and tomato soup. For LUNCH. HELP.

Detox was needed, and when I think healthy, I think salmon. It's ridiculously easy and quick, which is ideal for when I just don't feel like cooking. More easy pita inspired meals to come for all the lazy people.

Don't mind the chipped polish.

I've been searching around for a good tzatziki/yogurt sauce for a while now and have been unsatisfied with all of my attempts. I'm too lazy to strain the yogurt and shredded cucumber like in the authentic versions so it's probably my own fault. I liked this version though, and while not a classic tzatziki, it was a nice rendition. Plus, it wasn't too watery like most of my failed attempts.

Besides assembling the sauce, all that's left is to broil your salmon for about 10 minutes. As Ina would say, "How easy is that?"

This meal can be thrown together in under 30 minutes and is so flavorful while staying waist conscious. Just one of the many ways to enjoy salmon.

Salmon Gyros with Greek Yogurt, Cucumber and Feta Sauce

Serves 2

Ingredients:

1/2 pound salmon, skin on

1 tablespoons olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 whole wheat pita pockets, split in half

1 cup arugula, for serving

Lemon wedges, for serving

For the dip:

1 cup Greek yogurt

1/2 cup crumbled feta

1/2 seedless cucumber, grated

Zest of 1 lemon

1/4 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, feta, cucumber, lemon zest, oregano, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with tin foil.

Place salmon onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Broil until pink, about 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before flaking into 1/2-inch pieces.

To assemble the gyro, stuff pita halves with salmon, arugula and Greek yogurt, cucumber and feta sauce. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

[Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious]