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Greek Burger Topped With Greek Salad

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Course: Main Course
Keyword: burgers, salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 5 burgers
Author: Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Ingredients

Burgers:

  • 1 small zucchini grated
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup red onion minced
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Olive oil spray

Salad:

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup red onion sliced thin
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives halved
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon feta cheese

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine zucchini, beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, egg, feta, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and make 5 equal patties.
  • To grill indoors: Heat a large nonstick grill pan or skillet on high heat. When hot, lightly spray oil. Add burgers to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Cook on one side ~4-5 minutes, then flip. Cook ~4-5 minutes.
  • To grill outdoors: Cook the burgers on medium heat ~5 minutes on each side.
  • In a medium bowl whisk the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Add the remaining salad ingredients and mix.
  • To serve, place the burger on a dish and top with 1 cup of salad.