| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 6-inch pitas, split and quartered
- 1 pound lean ground beef sirloin
- 1 red onion (1/2 grated, 1/2 sliced)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
- 2 tablespoons harissa (chile paste)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch wedges
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint (or a combination)
- 1 small heart romaine lettuce, torn
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pitas on a baking sheet and bake until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the ground beef, grated red onion, 1 tablespoon each olive oil and harissa, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined. Form into four 1-inch-thick patties; set aside.
- Whisk the lemon juice with the remaining 1 tablespoon harissa in another large bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs and sliced red onion; toss to coat. Set aside.
- Brush the grill grates with oil. Grill the burgers about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Add the lettuce and pita wedges to the salad bowl; toss. Top each serving of salad with the feta and burgers.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 405 calorie |
| Total Fat | 19 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 6 grams |
| Cholesterol | 67 milligrams |
| Sodium | 940 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 28 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 grams |
| Protein | 29 grams |
Reviews
One of my favorite salads!