Grilled Gyro Meatballs - Veal.org

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber or 3 Persian cucumbers
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 garlic clove, microplaned or minced finely
• 3 sprigs fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 3 sprigs fresh dill fronds, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 Roma tomatoes
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems (about 6 large sprigs), chopped
• 1/4 red onion, sliced thinly
• 1 pound ground veal
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6-8 Greek-style pocketless pita bread
• Extra virgin olive oil, as needed