Mini Gyro Burgers with Cucumber-Feta Salad
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Family Circle-May 2016
Serves 4 peopleCategories: 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
- Combine cucumbers, feta cheese, mint leaves, olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- In a medium bowl, combine ground lamb and beef, chopped mint, oregano, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
- Flatten into 8 patties. Broil 3 minutes per side. Serve in 4-inch pitas with diced plum tomatoes and extra mint leaves.