For a decadent touch to your backyard BBQ, try these Greek-seasoned burgers with a creamy salad.
How To Make Lamb Burgers with Fennel Salad
For the Salad:
- 2 cup fennel bulb (thinly sliced )
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh mint (chopped )
- 1 tbsp lemon rind (grated)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
For the Burgers:
- 1/2 cup (2 oz.) crumbled feta cheese with basil and garlic
- 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives (chopped )
- 2 tbsp Greek seasoning (e.g. McCormick)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 lb lean ground lamb
- 1 lb ground turkey breast
- cooking spray
- 4 (6-inch) pitas (cut in half)
- Prepare your grill or broiler.
To Prepare Salad:
- To prepare the salad, simply combine the first 10 ingredients in a bowl.
To Prepare Burgers:
- Now that your salad is ready, start making the burgers. Begin by combining the cheese and the next 5 ingredients (cheese through turkey) in a large bowl.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch thick patty.
- Place the patties on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray, then cook them for 4 minutes on each side until they’re done.
- Next, cut the patties in half and place 1/4 cup of salad in each pita half. Afterward, serve your burgers alongside your salad and enjoy!
How To Make Lamb Burgers with Fennel Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cup fennel bulb , thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon rind, grated
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
For the Burgers:
- 1/2 cup (2 oz.) crumbled feta cheese with basil and garlic
- 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped
- 2 tbsp Greek seasoning (e.g. McCormick)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 lb lean ground lamb
- 1 lb ground turkey breast
- cooking spray
- 4 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
Instructions
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Prepare your grill or broiler.
To Prepare Salad:
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To prepare the salad, simply combine the first 10 ingredients in a bowl.
To Prepare Burgers:
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Now that your salad is ready, start making the burgers. Begin by combining the cheese and the next 5 ingredients (cheese through turkey) in a large bowl.Â
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Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch thick patty.Â
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Place the patties on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray, then cook them for 4 minutes on each side until they're done.Â
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Next, cut the patties in half and place 1/4 cup of salad in each pita half. Afterward, serve your burgers alongside your salad and enjoy!
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