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If you are looking for \"authentic\" gyro, this may disappoint. If you are looking for gyro flavors in a quick and healthy recipe, this is a keeper! I have two die-hard gyro fans in my house that were very skeptical about the use of turkey and sour cream in the recipe, but both gave this a thumbs up. I will definitely make again!<\/p>

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I really like gyros and this was a good recipe. I couldn't find Greek seasoning, so I used a savory seasoning. I also had a hard time finding turkey tenderloin, so I used cooked turkey breast. It was still very good and I loved the cucumber sauce.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"06\/07\/2014 21:14","GUID":"fe63d6f870694808a5cc9fa455d4c7d4","MemberId":1863534,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jtermont","SubmittedDate":"06\/07\/2014 21:13"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"09\/09\/2013 19:18","GUID":"43c10e6637444dacaca65a1206c97872","MemberId":7011395,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Polly444","SubmittedDate":"09\/09\/2013 19:18"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"06\/17\/2013 21:08","GUID":"71d20cad1b494ea08f1411af76a2fe75","MemberId":5326454,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"annette.barney@gmail.com","SubmittedDate":"06\/17\/2013 21:08"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"05\/29\/2013 20:14","GUID":"2dc6a75295454984b7b2aa03dea83cc7","MemberId":1852522,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"mapes84","SubmittedDate":"05\/29\/2013 20:14"},{"Comment":"

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