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The first doner kebab shop in London opened in 1966 and they were a familiar sight in provincial cities by the late 1970s, while gyros was already popular in Greece and New York City in 1971. A Greek-Canadian variation, the donair, was introduced in 1972, eventually becoming the official food of Halifax, and spreading across the country.
The name comes from the Greek γύρος ( gyros, 'circle' or 'turn'). It is a calque of the Turkish döner, from dönmek, also meaning "turn". [7] In Athens and other parts of southern Greece, the skewered meat dish elsewhere called souvlaki is known as kalamaki, while souvlaki is a term used generally for gyros, and similar dishes. [8]
Greek salad or horiatiki salad (Greek: χωριάτικη σαλάτα or θερινή σαλάτα) is a popular salad in Greek cuisine generally made with pieces of tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, feta cheese (usually served as a slice on top of the other ingredients), and olives (typically Kalamata olives) and dressed with salt, Greek oregano, lemon juice and olive oil.
Time Commitment: 10 minutes. Why We Love It: <15 minutes, high protein, <10 ingredients. This 10-minute blender beauty boasts 22 grams of protein, so it’s sure to hold you over until lunchtime ...
Red wine vinegar, oregano, lemon and garlic create a flavorful marinade inspired by Greece for simple grilled half-chickens.
Veggie-Packed Sandwich. Mash some rinsed and drained canned chickpeas into store-bought hummus. Spread the mixture over 2 slices of toasted whole-grain bread. Layer jarred, roasted red peppers and ...
Shawarma (/ ʃ ə ˈ w ɑːr m ə /; Arabic: شاورما) is a Middle Eastern dish that originated in the Levant region of the Arab world during the Ottoman Empire, consisting of meat that is cut into thin slices, stacked in an inverted cone, and roasted on a slow-turning vertical spit.
Also, many of these dishes are low-calorie, coming in at 300 calories or less per serving. Finally, many of these heart-healthy recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less.