Directions for: Mediterranean Style Burgers with Feta, Radish and Cucumber Tzatziki
Ingredients
1 cup (250 ml) yogurt cheese
cup (125 ml) shredded English cucumber, well-drained
cup shredded radish
1 Tbsp olive oil
tsp (2 ml) each salt and freshly ground pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb(s) (500 g) lean ground beef
cup (125 ml) dried breadcrumbs
cup (125 ml) finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
cup (50 ml) finely chopped Kalamata olives
1 egg
cup crumbled Canadian Feta cheese (about 60 g)
4 small whole wheat pitas or thin style hamburger buns
cup (125 ml) chopped tomatoes
4 lettuce leaves
Directions
1. Cut cheese in cubes of 8 cm cube each.
2. Preheat barbecue to medium-high. Place burgers on greased grill; close lid and grill, turning once, for about 5 to 6 min per side or until digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 160 F (71 C).
3. Place patties into pita bread pockets; top with radish and cucumber tzatziki, chopped tomato and lettuce.
4. Radish and cucumber tzatziki: in small bowl, combine yogurt cheese, cucumber, radish, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic; refrigerate (can be prepared up to two days ahead).
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