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2 lbs turkey breast
1 ½ cups 2% Greek yogurt
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp granulated garlic
2 tsp granulated onion
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground allspice
4 tsp olive oil
4 pieces gyro bread or pita
8 slices tomato
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 cup tzatziki
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup sliced red onion
Tzatziki Ingredients
1 7-oz container 2% plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp kosher salt
½ cup English cucumber, shredded and squeezed dry
1 tsp chopped dill
Directions
Slice the turkey breast lengthwise into ½-inch-thick pieces and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, paprika, cumin, kosher salt, granulated garlic, granulated onion, black pepper, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon and allspice. Mix until fully combined.
Add the sliced turkey to the yogurt marinade and toss until evenly coated. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Clean and oil the grill grates. Preheat the grill for two-zone cooking, with one side set to high heat and the other side set to low heat.
Once the grill is hot, place the marinated turkey on the high-heat side. Cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes per side, or until grill marks form.
Move the turkey to the low-heat side of the grill and continue cooking until fully cooked. Since the turkey is sliced thin, it will cook quickly.
Transfer the cooked turkey to a platter and let it rest while assembling the sandwiches.
Lightly oil the gyro bread or pita and grill until warm and pliable. Transfer each piece to an individual plate.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of tzatziki over each warm pita. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes seasoned with salt and pepper, crumbled feta, sliced red onion and 4 to 5 slices of grilled turkey.
Fold each sandwich in half and serve with extra tzatziki on the side.
Tzatziki Directions
Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mix until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.