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Cheese Gyro Shawarma
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When Cheese Meets Gyro and Shawarma

Take your street-food game to the next level with this interactive tableside feast! 
This shareable lunch feast features a sizzling gyro skewer layered with beef and chunks of Halloumi cheese, paired with a creamy Sour Cream tzatziki. Alongside, a skewer of chicken shawarma stacked with melted Provolone cheese is served with rich Ricotta Lebanese-style garlic sauce. 
Complete the experience with classic gyro and shawarma sides, warm pita, and bold flavours that will keep customers coming back for more. 

 
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Ingredients

  • Halloumi Beef Gyro:

    • 1 kg Beef, thinly sliced
    • 200 g Halloumi cheese, sliced
    • 2 tbsp Olive oil 
    • 1 tbsp Oregano, dried 
    • 1 tbsp Thyme, dried
    • 1 tsp Garlic powder
    • Salt and Pepper to taste 

  • Sour Cream Tzatziki:

    • 1 cup Sour Cream
    • 1 Cucumber, grated and drained
    • 2 Cloves of garlic, minced
    • 1 tbsp Olive oil 
    • 1 tbsp Lemon juice 
    • Salt to taste

  • For the sides:

    • Greek pita bread 
    • Tomatoes, sliced 
    • Red onion, thinly sliced 
    • Cucumber pickles, sliced 

  • Provolone Chicken Shawarma:

    • 1 kg Chicken thighs, thinly sliced
    • 200 g Provolone cheese, thickly sliced 
    • 2 tbsp Olive oil
    • 1 tbsp Cumin powder 
    • 1 tbsp Coriander powder 
    • 1 tsp Paprika powder
    • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp Garlic powder
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

  • Ricotta Lebanese-style Garlic Sauce:

    • 1 cup Ricotta
    • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
    • 4 Cloves of garlic, minced
    • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
    • 1/4 cup Olive oil
    • Salt to taste

  • For the sides:

    • Lebanese pita bread
    • French fries 
    • Turnip pickles 
       

Directions

Halloumi Gyro and Sour Cream Tzatziki

  1. Marinate the meat with olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 1 hour.
  2. Layer the meat and Halloumi cheese alternately on a skewer or rotisserie spit.
  3. Cook on a grill or in an oven at 200°C (392°F) until the meat is cooked through and the cheese is golden brown.
  4. Mix all the tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Arrange the cooked gyro meat and Halloumi on a large serving platter.
  6. Place the pita bread, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and tzatziki on the side.
     
Provolone Chicken Shawarma and Ricotta Lebanese-style Garlic Sauce


  1. Marinate the chicken with olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 1 hour.
  2. Layer the chicken and Provolone cheese alternately on a skewer or rotisserie spit.
  3. Cook on a grill or in an oven at 200°C (392°F) until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
  4. Prepare the Ricotta garlic sauce: Blend all the garlic sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Arrange the cooked chicken shawarma and Provolone on a large serving platter.
  6. Place the pita bread, french fries, turnip pickles, and Ricotta garlic sauce on the side.
Insight: In 2025, “Eatertainment” transforms dining into an experience, with chef-driven creations, interactive recipes, and shareable moments to keep diners coming back. 
Source: Saputo Foodservice Canada, 2025 Insights Guide 

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Haloumi Cheese

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Available in both logs and blocks, our unripened semi-soft cheese doesn't melt, making it the perfect cheese for grilling.

Provolone Cheese

Provolone

Soft, creamy and stretchy in texture, the flavour of our Provolone cheese becomes stronger and tangier with age.

Whole Milk Ricotta

Whole Milk Ricotta

Containing only four ingredients and no preservatives, this Ricotta is made with 100% whole milk according to the traditional Italian recipe, giving it an authentic, rich taste and smooth, silky texture.

14 percent Sour cream

14% Sour cream

Available in convenient formats designed for foodservice, our 14% M.F. sour cream serves up creaminess and acidity that can elevate a wide variety of menu items. It can be incorporated into both cold and hot dishes, and even used to make baked goods.

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