If you’re wondering what to serve with your gyros, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I list 45 of the most popular side dishes for gyros.
In a rush? Here’s the short answer.
The best side dishes to serve with gyros are Greek fries, tomato and cucumber salad, dolmas, and zucchini chips. You can also serve baba ganoush, Greek roasted vegetables, chickpea salad, lemon rice, or spanakopita triangles. For unusual but tasty options, try oven-fried feta rolls or onion rings.
Ready? Let’s get started!
Greek oven fries
These fries aren’t authentically Greek, but they have the same flavor profile and there’s no denying they’re delicious.
They’re fabulous with just a dash of salt, but this recipe jazzes them up by drizzling a herby oil and feta all over the cooked fries.
You can enjoy these fries stuffed into your gyros or serve them on the side with tzatziki.
Why we love this recipe: it’s fancy comfort food.
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Greek-style oven fries
Make it traditional
Patates tiganites
Make it fun
Smashed potatoes with garlic and za’atar
Gigantes plaki
This classic Greek dish features “giant” butter beans (hence the name) baked in a flavorful, made-from-scratch tomato sauce.
It takes some time to make – but once it comes out of the oven, you’ll have a warm, nourishing stew that’ll instantly boost your mood.
Why we love this recipe: even certified meat-lovers will enjoy this filling dish.
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Gigantes plaki
Make it quick
Instant pot Greek-style butter beans
Make it lighter
Lemon garlic butter bean salad
Lemon basil orzo salad
This orzo salad is a must-try for pasta lovers.
It’s packed to the brim with fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers, and spinach.
And everything is tossed with a simple lemon and basil dressing that will cut through the greasy gyros.
Why we love this recipe: it’s great for feeding a big group.
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Lemon basil orzo salad
Change the flavor
Hummus pasta salad
Make it creamy
Creamy cucumber pasta salad
Onion rings
Battered or fried… that’s the big onion ring debate.
I’m a fan of both personally!
This recipe uses panko breadcrumbs, ensuring each bite is extra crunchy.
Ketchup and ranch are traditional dips for these onion rings, but tzatziki is a fantastic option too.
Why we love this recipe: they’re fun and tasty.
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Onion rings
Make it fun
Mini blooming onions
Fire up the oven
Crispy baked onion rings
Tomato and cucumber salad
If you’re looking for something simple, this is it.
All the ingredients are chopped and then tossed in a bowl and left to sit for a few hours, allowing the flavors meld and develop.
The crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp onions add a perfect fresh bite to the savory gyros meat.
Why we love this recipe: it’s ideal for summer cookouts.
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Tomato and cucumber salad
Make it hearty
Tabbouleh
Skip the tomatoes
Cucumber ribbon salad with garlic tahini dressing
Oven-fried feta rolls
Want a cheesy bite with your gyros? These feta rolls are the way to go.
The garlicky, herby feta filling makes these crunchy treats delicious on their own, but this recipe goes the extra mile and drizzles them with a spicy chili butter honey sauce.
Sounds divine, right?
Why we love this recipe: they’re a grown-up versions of mozzarella sticks.
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Oven-fried feta rolls
Make it different
Halloumi fries
Fire up the stove
Saganaki (Greek fried cheese)
Greek roasted vegetables
Also known as briam, this dish is a medley of vegetables including zucchini, eggplants, tomatoes, and onions.
The veggies are smothered in olive oil and a simple seasoning mix, then roasted until they have that melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Serve them alongside your gyros for a light, nourishing dinner.
Why we love this recipe: it looks as good as it tastes.
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Greek roasted vegetables
Make it French-inspired
Baked ratatouille
Skip the stove
Summer squash saute
Grilled eggplant tahini satay kebabs
Grilled veggies are always a hit, but the difference maker with this dish is the tahini marinade.
It boasts savory, nutty, and umami flavors that meld nicely with the mildly sweet eggplants.
Pro-tip: grill these kebabs low and slow to ensure the eggplant cooks properly and the marinade doesn’t burn.
Why we love this recipe: it’s fun and unique.
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Grilled eggplant tahini satay kebabs
Add more veggies
Rainbow grilled veggie kabobs
Make it cheesy
Chili halloumi skewers
Spanakopita triangles
If you haven’t tried spanakopita yet, you’re missing out big time.
It’s a traditional Greek pie involving a mixture of spinach and feta layered into sheets of crispy phyllo dough.
Pro tip: keep the dough covered with a damp paper towel so it doesn’t dry out while you’re working.
Why we love this recipe: you can’t go wrong with the classics.
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Spanakopita triangles
Make it fusion
Spinach and feta flatbread pizza
Make it fun-sized
Spinach puffs
Quick pickled sweet peppers
These colorful pickles will bring a bright, zippy flavor to contrast your smokey gyros meat.
Plus, they’re super easy to make.
You only need 4 ingredients, and about 10 minutes of actual prepping time.
Psst… you don’t have to stick to peppers, you can pickle pretty much any vegetable!
Why we love this recipe: you’ll get so much use out of one jar.
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Quick pickled sweet peppers
Make it spicy
Pickled red onions with habaneros
Make it even more colorful
Quick pickled vegetables
Lemon rice
If you want a more filling gyros meal, add another carb to the plate.
This rice dish is brimming with fresh, citrusy flavors that keep it light.
And you don’t have to stop with just lemon here, the rice also tastes great with with chopped up nuts or dried fruit.
Pistachios are my favorite addition.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a great way to switch up from plain rice.
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Lemon rice
Make it fancy
Persian saffron rice
Make it low-carb
Lemon garlic cauliflower rice
Dolmas
Some versions of dolmas use beef in their filling, but I like to keep these treats meatless when served with gyros.
They’re best enjoyed with a dipping sauce on the side – the Turks go for yogurt and lemon, but you can also try classic dips like hummus.
Why we love this recipe: they freeze perfectly, so you can make a big batch and save some.
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Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves)
Make it fusion
Mediterranean-inspired egg rolls
Make it cheesy
Fried blue cheese stuffed olives
Baba ganoush
Baba Ganoush is a popular Levantine appetizer that consists of roasted eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, and a selection of other spices.
It’s great for dipping your gyros into.
And it’s nice and healthy – each serving of 100g only has 87 calories.
Why we love this recipe: it’s way better than those store-bought tubs.
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Baba ganoush
Make it classic
Tzatziki
Make another favorite
Lebanese hummus
Air fryer zucchini chips
Chips are the easiest way to add crunch to your gyros meal.
You could stick with commercial, store-bought chips, but if you have half an hour to spare, why not make your own?
All you need for these chips is some zucchini and half a tablespoon of oil.
Why we love this recipe: each serving only clocks in at 40 calories.
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Air fryer zucchini chips
Fire up the oven
Homemade baked potato chips
Make it tangy
Dill pickle chips
Chopped Greek chickpea salad
Not a fan of leafy green salads?
Great – because the Greeks aren’t either!
This salad is made up of classic ingredients like bell pepper, feta, and olives. Plus a load of chickpeas to up the protein content and make sure no one leaves hungry.
Why we love this recipe: it transforms simple ingredients into a deliciously, addicting dish.
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Chopped Greek chickpea salad
Make it leafy
Maroulosalata
Change the flavor
Za’atar roasted cauliflower salad
The best side dishes to serve with gyros
- Greek oven fries
- Gigantes plaki
- Lemon basil orzo salad
- Onion rings
- Tomato and cucumber salad
- Oven-fried feta rolls (fried halloumi, saganaki)
- Greek roasted vegetables
- Grilled eggplant tahini satay kebabs
- Spanakopita triangles
- Quick pickled sweet peppers
- Lemon rice
- Dolmas
- Baba ganoush
- Air fryer zucchini chips
- Chopped Greek chickpea salad
What To Serve With Gyros
Ingredients
- 1 portion gyros
Instructions
- Prepare your gyros according to your favorite recipe.
- In the meantime, choose one of the following sides to serve alongside it.
- Side dishes include: greek oven fries, gigantes plaki, lemon basil orzo salad, onion rings, tomato and cucumber salad, oven-fried feta rolls (fried halloumi, saganaki), greek roasted vegetables, grilled eggplant tahini satay kebabs, spanakopita triangles, quick pickled sweet peppers, lemon rice, dolmas, baba ganoush, air fryer zucchini chips, and chopped greek chickpea salad.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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