Lamb Burger with Wisconsin Feta Cheese

INGREDIENTS:

For Lamb Burger:
6-8 ounces ground lamb (or beef blend)
1 tablespoon za'atar, or to taste
1/4 cup (1 1/2 ounces) Wisconsin feta cheese, crumbled
1 pita or sesame seed bun, split and lightly toasted
1/2 ounce sliced fresh or quick-pickled seedless cucumber
1/4 ounce sliced fresh or quick-pickled red onion
3/4 ounce (about 1/3 cup) baby spinach leaves
4 tablespoons Mediterranean Yogurt Spread (below)

For Mediterranean Yogurt Spread:
3 tablespoons Greek or strained yogurt
1 tablespoon prepared mahammara or ajvar (Mediterranean red pepper-based vegetable condiment) or seasoned roasted red pepper puree
Chopped fresh dill to taste

COOKING DIRECTIONS:

For Burger:

Combine lamb and za'atar until well blended. Form into burger and use preferred method to stuff burger with Wisconsin feta cheese; grill burger to desired doneness. Top bottom half of pita or bun with sliced cucumber, red onion and baby spinach. Place grilled burger over spinach and top with heaping tablespoon of Mediterranean yogurt spread. Place bun top over.

For Mediterranean Yogurt Spread:

Combine three parts (3 tablespoons) Greek or strained yogurt with one part (1 tablespoon) prepared mahammara or ajvar (Mediterranean red pepper-based vegetable condiment) or seasoned roasted red pepper puree and chopped fresh dill to taste.

Special thanks to:

wisconsin cheese foodservice