Leyden Glen Lamb Farm 31 Glen Road, Leyden, MA
413-774-6514

Lamb Burgers with Feta Cheese and Olives

Uses Ground Lamb

  • 4 oz. feta cheese, drained and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives - chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fine red onion or a small shallot chopped fine
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound Leyden Glen Farm ground lamb

Mix all ingredients except ground lamb in a large bowl. Add the ground lamb and mix everything thoroughly with your hands.

Form into 3 or 4 patties. Let set to firm up for about 1/2 hour in the refrigerator.

Pre-heat your grill. When it is good and hot, cook for about 5 minutes per side.

Serve topped with lettuce and yogurt sauce (below).

Yogurt Sauce

Copyright Kristin Nicholas

For Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1 cup (8 oz) yogurt - preferably Greek
  • 1 small cucumber - peeled, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill or fresh if available
  • 1 minced garlic clove (for garlic lovers)

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Serve drizzled over burgers.

Copyright 2025 Kristin Nicholas