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
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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