Wondering what goes with gyros for dinner? This handy guide covers all of the best sides for this traditional Greek pita wrap – from veggies, to salads, and more!
Gyros are beloved by many for their deliciousness and convenience. But coming up with sides dishes for them can often be a challenge.
This roundup covers the best sides for gyros, making dinner preparation easier and tastier than ever.
Here are 30+ amazing side dishes to serve with gyros (or even gyro bowls) to make dinner time tastier and easier.
Want a quick answer? Greek Roasted Potatoes, Greek Salad, Greek-Style Rice, Roasted Eggplant Dip, and Tzatziki Sauce are all delicious, easy to make, and complement gyros excellently.
PS – Be sure to check out these 15+ tasty sauces for gyros too!
Side Dishes for Gyros
Shirazi Salad
This simple Shirazi Salad recipe features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed with plenty of fresh herbs and tossed with a tangy dressing made with lime juice and olive oil. Every bite is bursting with refreshing flavors!
Shirazi Salad
Greek Roasted Potatoes
These Greek Roasted Potatoes are generously seasoned with oregano, lemon juice, and garlic, then roasted until they’re pillowy soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Make them for a mostly hands-off and addictively delicious side dish!
Greek Roasted Potatoes
Greek Lemon Rice
This 30-minute Greek Lemon Rice is a simple side dish bursting with bright lemon flavors and garlicky goodness! You’ll love it next to your favorite grilled meats and Mediterranean mains.
Greek Lemon Rice
Grilled Bell Peppers
Learn how to make perfectly tender and blistered Grilled Bell Peppers at home! It’s one of the best and easiest side dishes you can add to burrito bowls, fajitas, or pair with grilled meats.
Grilled Bell Peppers
Fattoush Salad
This Lebanese-inspired fattoush salad tosses vibrant vegetables and homemade pita chips in a tangy-sweet dressing. Enjoy it as an ultra-refreshing side dish with your favorite Middle Eastern or Mediterranean meals!
Fattoush Salad
Grilled Eggplant Baba Ganoush Recipe
This Baba Ganoush recipe with grilled eggplant is amazingly smooth and creamy with a delicious smoky flavor. Serve it alongside some fresh pita bread and vegetables for a delicious Mediterranean spread.
Baba Ganoush
Greek Tomato Cucumber Salad
This Greek Tomato Cucumber Salad tosses cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a delicious, Mediterranean-inspired vinaigrette dressing. Topped with creamy feta and Kalamata olives, it’s the perfect healthy summer side dish or light meal.
Greek Tomato Cucumber Salad with Feta
Lemon Dill Chicken Soup Recipe
Avgolemono Soup is the best lemon chicken soup with fresh dill. This authentic Greek Avgolemono Soup recipe is delicious with a hint of lemony brightness to warm you up on chilly winter days!
Avgolemono Soup
How to Cook Israeli Couscous
Learn how to cook perfect Israeli couscous, AKA pearl couscous, every time with this thorough guide. It’s a quick and convenient side dish you can dress up or down and pair with endless main dishes.
Israeli Couscous
Tzatziki
Learn how to make tzatziki sauce with this easy recipe! Made with cucumber, yogurt, lemon, olive oil & herbs, this tzatziki is refreshing dip or spread.
Tzatziki Sauce
Grilled Potato Salad
Say bye bye to basic potato salad. This Grilled Potato Salad combines smoky grilled potatoes with a delicious tangy mustard dressing that’s loaded with fresh herbs and salty capers. It’s delicious!
Grilled Potato Salad
Feta Cucumber Salad
This Feta Cucumber Salad tosses crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, and fresh dill in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect no-cook side dish to add to any Mediterranean-inspired summer menu.
Feta Cucumber Salad
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Lemon Tarragon Aioli are perfect for snacking. Strips of zucchini, coated in panko cook up perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Dip them in an easy-to-prepare creamy aioli flavored with tarragon and lemon.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Minted Peas
Looking for a fresh, flavorful, and oh-so-simple side dish? Try Minted Peas! Sweet green peas are upgraded with butter, savory aromatics, fresh mint, and zesty lemon to give you a vibrant dish that pairs beautifully with any meal.
Minted Peas
Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Salad
This Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Salad combines pearl couscous with tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs and a light citrus dressing.
Couscous Tabbouleh Salad
Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetables)
Learn how to make Briam, a traditional Greek roasted vegetable dish made with seasoned tomatoes, potatoes, and zucchini. Perfect as a meatless main or a hearty side with your favorite Mediterranean-inspired meals!
Briam
Quick Easy Homemade Baked Pita Chips
A classic recipe for crispy Homemade Baked Pita Chips! These crunchy pita chips are healthy, easy to make in under 30 minutes, customizable with your favorites herbs and perfect for snacking.
Pita Chips
Zucchini Pasta Salad
This Zucchini Pasta Salad recipe may be the best I've tried to date! Packed with sauteed zucchini, loads of parmesan cheese, fresh dill and crunchy walnuts.
Zucchini Pasta Salad
The BEST Arugula Salad Dressing
This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.
Arugula Salad
Sauteed Zucchini and Squash
You can serve Sauteed Zucchini and Squash with practically anything! It’s a simple side dish that showcases sliced and seared summer squash and savory Italian flavors.
Sauteed Zucchini and Squash
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Mustard and Parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons
This Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons is the perfect side dish. Sweet tomatoes combine with a tangy vinaigrette and delicious roasted lemons.
Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons
Radicchio Salad
This delicious Italian Radicchio Salad is dressed in a creamy lemon-vinaigrette and tossed with buttery calvestrano olives, tasty breadcrumbs and nutty parmesan cheese. And, a special tip ensures that your radicchio won't be bitter!
Radicchio Salad
Fennel and Chickpea Salad
This Fennel and Chickpea Salad is tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette & topped with parmesan. It’s the perfect make-ahead salad for potlucks or lunches.
Fennel and Chickpea Salad
Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad
This Tomato Cucumber Salad features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed in a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette, every bite is bursting with refreshing Mediterranean flavors!
Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad
Grilled Broccolini with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This grilled broccolini is topped with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette and marcona almonds for a delicious crunch. It’s a perfect side dish for autumnal menus or Thanksgiving.
Grilled Broccolini with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Shaved Fennel Salad
This Fennel Celery Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon-parmesan vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs.
Shaved Fennel Salad
Creamy Cucumber Salad
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing side dish with tangy sour cream sauce! The thinly sliced and crisp cucumbers are tossed with red onion, fresh dill, and dressing. Serve it immediately or leave it to chill in the fridge for up to an hour for maximum flavor infusion!
Creamy Cucumber Salad
BEST Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas)
Expert tutorial to help you make the BEST stuffed grape leaves recipe or dolams w/ a flavor-packed rice & meat mixture w/ warm spices & loads of fresh herbs.
Get the RECIPE from The Mediterranean Dish
Stuffed Grape Leaves
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Greek Tomato Fritters
Greek tomato fritters are made from a handful of summer staples, they are easy to make and taste like summer. Naturally vegan and can be gluten-free.
Get the RECIPE from Lazy Cat Kitchen
Greek Tomato Fritters
Get the RECIPE from Lazy Cat Kitchen
Phyllo Fried Feta with Hot Honey
Feta cheese wrapped in phyllo dough, shallow fried in olive oil, and drizzled with thyme-infused hot honey for a crispy, soft, sweet and salty appetizer.
Get the RECIPE from The Cozy Plum
Phyllo Fried Feta with Hot Honey
Get the RECIPE from The Cozy Plum
How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these gyro side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
More Side Dish Recipes
Wine Pairings for Gyros
- Sauvignon Blanc or Vinho Verde will nicely compliment the fresh herbs and citrus in gyros.
- A light fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais is another great match.
- A dry Rosé will also pair well.
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30+ BEST Sides for Gyros
Wondering what to serve with gyros for dinner? This handy guide covers all of the best sides – from veggies, to salads, and more! Try this Tomato Cucumber Salad. Dressed in a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette, every bite is bursting with refreshing Mediterranean flavors!
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Serves 6 people
Equipment
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 english cucumber
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced in half-rounds)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (finely grated or minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Halve the cucumber and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice the cucumber into ¼ inch thick half moons.
- Place the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and parsley in a large bowl.
- For the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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