Lamb Burgers with Fennel Salad
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 2 C. thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 1 (8-oz.) bulb)
- 1/2 C. fat-free sour cream
- 1/2 C. plain fat-free yogurt
- 1/4 C. finely chopped red onion
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
- 1 Tbs. grated lemon rind
- 1 Tbs. honey
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- For the Burgers:
- 1/2 C. (2 oz.) crumbled feta cheese with basil and garlic
- 1/4 C. chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
- 2 Tbs. Greek seasoning (such as McCormick)
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 lb. lean ground lamb
- 1 lb. ground turkey breast
- Cooking spray
- 4 (6-in.) pitas, cut in half
Directions
Prepare grill or broiler. To Prepare Salad: Combine first 10 ingredients (fennel through garlic). To Prepare Burgers: Combine cheese and next 5 ingredients (cheese through turkey) in a large bowl. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Place patties on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Cut patties in half. Place 2 patty halves and 1/4 C. salad in each pita half.
