Made with mild yet unique flavors, gyros are a great way to introduce the kids to foreign cuisine without getting too exotic on their taste buds.
Your Big Fat Greek Lunch
Actually, Greek food tends to be on the lighter side of things, so this menu would be more appropriately titled "Your Reasonably-Sized Greek Lunch." Gyro Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce, a Mediterranean Greek Salad, and Greek Butter Cookies will make the kids want to stand up and dance. Keep the breakable plates out of reach though--they may be compelled to smash them on the floor but not really understand why. (The compelling urge to comply with traditional customs can really sneak up on a kid.) Serve this Mediterranean lunch menu with low-fat milk or water, and try making your own pita bread if you’re feeling adventurous--Opa!
Lunch Box Logic
- Make ahead: Make everything the night before, then assemble the burger in the morning.
- Make it different: Have a feeling the kids aren't going to be smashing plates over the thought of a Greek salad? Cut up some cucumbers and carrots instead, and pack some Tzatziki Sauce for dipping.
- Make it travel well: Line the pita with lettuce so the Tzatkiki Sauce doesn't soak into the pita.
- Make it lighter: Skip the sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil in the Mediterranean Greek Salad. Use ground turkey in place of ground beef and/or ground lamb.
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