Gyros salad: A Mediterranean twist for your New Year's feast

Gyros salad is always the star of the party. With its vivid colours and rich flavour, it can enchant every guest. Kebab salad combines simple preparation with the depth of flavours that transport us to the Mediterranean world of aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. Gyros salad is also an excellent choice for a New Year's Eve party. How can you make a kebab salad? Here's a tried-and-true recipe.

Preparing gyros salad begins with the meat. Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and season thoroughly with gyros spice mix and freshly ground pepper. Then, sauté in hot oil until golden. Be careful not to overcook the chicken, as it will become dry.

While the meat is frying, you have time to prepare the vegetables. Shred the napa cabbage into thin strips, dice the cucumbers and tomatoes, and slice the onions into crescents. Arrange all these ingredients in layers in a large dish. Place the meat on the bottom, add a layer of ketchup, and then layer onions, cucumbers, corn, pineapple, and cabbage. Drizzle it all with a sauce made from mayonnaise mixed with plain yogurt and garlic.

Gyros salad is a dish that can be easily modified according to your preferences. For those who are mindful of calorie intake, replacing mayonnaise with thick plain yogurt is the perfect solution. This substitute makes the dish lighter and reduces its calorie content.

You can also experiment with different vegetables and herbs. By doing this, you enrich the salad with new flavours and aromas. Fans of spicier tastes can add chilli peppers to kick the dish. Such modifications enhance the classic version and allow you to customize the dish to your taste preferences.

The presentation of gyros salad is just as important as its taste. To make the salad look impressive, prepare it in a transparent bowl. This way, you can showcase each layer of the salad.

You can prepare gyros salad in advance and store it in the fridge, allowing the flavours to meld even better. However, remember to add the sauces just before serving to prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy and to keep the dish fresh.