Place cucumber slices into a 16-oz. glass jar. Sprinkle with sea salt. Cover jar; shake to coat cucumbers with salt.
Recipe
Author
Vermont Creamery
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Description
The Mediterranean inspired flavors of lamb, goat cheese, and mint come together for this quick dinner fix that will take you far beyond your average hamburger.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| ½ English cucumber, thinly sliced | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee salt, plus additional to taste | ||
| ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced | ||
| 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee granulated sugar | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee apple cider vinegar | ||
| 1 lbs. ground lamb | ||
| Hy-Vee ground black pepper | ||
| 2 pita pockets | ||
| 1 (4-oz.) container Vermont Creamery crumbled goat cheese | ||
| 4 sprig(s) fresh mint | ||
| 1 c. fresh arugula, divided |
Things To Grab
- 16-oz. glass jar with lid
- Charcoal or gas grill or skillet
Directions
Add onions and sugar to jar. Pour apple cider vinegar to cover ingredients. Cover; shake until salt and sugar are dissolved. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 1 week.
Divide lamb evenly to create 4 patties. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
Grill or pan sear the burgers over medium heat to desired temperature, about 4 minutes per side for medium.
Place burgers into pita pockets. Top each with 2-oz. of goat cheese, 1 sprig mint, pickled cucumbers and onions, and 1/4 cup fresh arugula.
Nutrition facts
Servings
300 Calories per serving
1 burger
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 990mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 29g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 20%
0%
Calcium 8%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 2%
Recipe Source:
Courtesy of Vermont Creamery