Mediterranean Burger

Ingredients

Cucumber Salad:

• 1 small English cucumber peeled and sliced thin
• 1/2 red onion peeled and sliced thin (about 1/3 cup)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Sun Dried Tomato Aioli:

• 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic small
• 1/4 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes

Mediterranean Burgers:

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teasoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced rosemary
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 cup NatureBox Garden Tomato Crunchies Flavored Almonds chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 6 hamburger buns

Instructions

For the Cucumber Salad:

• In a medium bowl, mix the cucumbers, onions, vinegar and olive oil. Toss and salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the Homemade Mediterranean Burgers:

• Preheat the grill (or a skillet) to medium heat. Chop the Garden Tomato Crunchies into small pieces. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with the onion powder, garlic powder, herbs, Garden Tomato Crunchies, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper. Mix by hand until well combined. Then form into 6 even patties. Press tightly together.
• Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and allows the patties to rest under foil for at least 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place all the ingredients for the “aioli” in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth, then salt and pepper to taste.
• To serve, place each patty on a bun and top with cucumber salad and sun dried tomato aioli.

Notes

Storing Leftovers – Place leftover cooked patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Place the aioli in a sealed container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Reheating Leftovers – Warm up leftover patties in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave.