FETA AND SPINACH BURGER WITH CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD

So I am at the place in this Blog where I won't be posting every night, but will try to post when we have tried something new.  This was last nights dinner.  Quite delicious and I found low carb bread for Brian so he was able to have his burger on a piece of bread.  He really enjoyed that.  I was good as is.  The cucumber salad is quite refreshing and would be a great summer salad addition to any meal. 

These are a nice change of pace from the usual cheeseburgers. Serve them with a fresh cucumber salad.
Makes 4 servings

Feta and Spinach Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef (round or chuck)
• 1 green onion chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 3/4 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Combine ground beef, green onion, spinach, tomato, feta, dill, salt and pepper. Form into 2 patties.
2. Grill or pan-fry over medium-high heat for 6 minutes on each side for medium doneness.

 

Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 English cucumber or two small regular cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 slices (2 cups)
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granular sugar substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 small tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped (1 1/3 cups)
• 4 green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

A brief marinating time softens the texture of the cucumbers and imbues them with flavor. This colorful salad goes with just about any grilled or broiled entree.

Directions:

1. In a large bowl combine cucumber, vinegar, sugar substitute and salt. Marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes, green onions, mint and olive oil. Gently mix to combine and season to taste with additional salt and pepper