Mini Gyro Burgers with Cucumber-Feta Salad

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Family Circle-May 2016

Serves 4 people

Categories: Sandwiches- Burgers- Wraps

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers peeled, sliced
  • 1/4 cup seasoned feta, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 lb. ground lamb
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1/4 cup mint, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 8 (4-inch) pitas
  • Garnish: sliced plum tomatoes, extra mint leaves

Directions

  1. Combine cucumbers, feta cheese, mint leaves, olive oil and red wine vinegar.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ground lamb and beef, chopped mint, oregano, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
  3. Flatten into 8 patties. Broil 3 minutes per side. Serve in 4-inch pitas with diced plum tomatoes and extra mint leaves.

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