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The crisp olive flavoured salsa adds a cool dimension to
the grilled lamb burgers, served on garlic toasts with slightly
salty Halloumi. Don’t slice the Halloumi too thinly
or it will burn and toughen up.
Ingredients
For the burgers
750g Minced lamb
1 Onion, finely chopped
2 Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1/2 tsp Ground Allspice
1 tsp Cumin
1 tbsp Flat parsley, chopped
2 tbsp Oregano, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper,
2 tbsp oil for frying
1x 250g Packet of Discover Greek Halloumi cheese, cut into
8 slices
4 thick slices French stick, toasted
Salad to serve
For the salsa
1tbsp Green olives, stoned and chopped
2 Tomatoes, skinned and chopped
1 Red onion, peeled and chopped
2tbsp Freshly chopped mint
100ml Olive Oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1tsp Balsamic Vinegar
Method
Mix lamb, onion, half the garlic, allspice, cumin and herbs
in a bowl. . Season with salt and pepper. Using wet hands
mould 4 burgers. Chill for 15 minutes. Meanwhile mix all
salsa ingredients together and season.
Heat oil in a pan and add the burgers. Cook for 3-4 minutes
on each side or to preference. .
When the burgers are cooked top with two slices each of
Halloumi and grill for 1 – 2 minutes, until brown and
golden. To serve rub toast with little oil and remaining
garlic. Place a cheese-topped burger on each slice. Serve
with salsa and salad.
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