Spicy lamb and feta burgers with cucumber salsa

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These spicy lamb burgers are cooled by a light and fresh cucumber salsa - perfect for al fresco summer dining

Ingredients

  • 450g lean minced lamb
  • 1 clove Garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp ground Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp ground Cumin seeds
  • 3-4 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley or Coriander
  • 1 Lemon, zest only
  • 125g Feta cheese, roughly crumbled
  • Salt and freshly milled black pepper

For the cucumber salsa

  • 1/4 Cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 2 ripe plum tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 50g black olives, drained and cut in half
  • 3 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf Parsley
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped Mint
  • 2-3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
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Method

1. In a large bowl mix all the burger ingredients together.

2. Using slightly damp hands shape the mixture into 4 x 9cm (3½inch) burgers. If time allows cover and chill for 20 minutes. Meanwhile mix the cucumber salsa ingredients together and set aside.

3. Cook the burgers on a barbecue or under a preheated moderate grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked and any meat juices run clear.

4. Serve with sourdough bread or similar, salad leaves and salsa, or a selection of relishes.

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