Moroccan Burger Salad Recipe

Name: Moroccan Burger Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pitas on a baking sheet and bake until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.
2
Set aside.
3
Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium high.
4
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.
5
Mix with your hands until just combined.
6
Form into four 1-inch-thick patties; set aside.
7
Whisk the lemon juice with the remaining 1 tablespoon harissa in another large bowl.
8
Gradually whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
9
Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs and sliced red onion; toss to coat.
10
Set aside.
11
Brush the grill grates with oil.
12
Grill the burgers about 4 minutes per side for medium rare.
13
Add the lettuce and pita wedges to the salad bowl; toss.
14
Top each serving of salad with the feta and burgers.
15
Photograph by Charles Masters

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Burger Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Moroccan Burger Salad

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