Best 7 Greek Burger With Arugula Tomatoes And Feta Recipes

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The Greek burger, a culinary masterpiece, is a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. Originating from the sun-kissed lands of Greece, this succulent patty is crafted from a blend of ground lamb and beef, seasoned with a chorus of aromatic herbs and spices. Nestled between two halves of toasted pita bread, the patty is adorned with a vibrant array of toppings, each contributing a unique layer of taste and texture. Arugula, with its peppery bite, adds a refreshing contrast to the richness of the meat, while juicy tomatoes burst with a symphony of sweetness. Feta cheese, crumbled like tiny pearls of heaven, lends a salty tang that awakens the senses. A drizzle of tangy tzatziki sauce adds a final touch of magic, completing this culinary journey through the heart of Greece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEK BURGER WITH ARUGULA, TOMATOES, AND FETA



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Provided by Georgia Downard

Categories     Sandwich     Blender     Food Processor     Tomato     Low Fat     Yogurt     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Feta     Mint     Ground Lamb     Cucumber     Arugula     Pan-Fry     Healthy     Self     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 whole-wheat pitas (6 1/2 inches each)
1/4 cup skim milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
4 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 pound lean ground lamb
2 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups arugula
1 medium tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/3 cup crumbled feta
Dressing
2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup peeled, seeded and finely diced cucumber

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cut 1/4 off each pita (a half-moon shape from 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock). Chop half-moons, transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with milk. Let soak 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess milk. Purée soaked bread, onion, garlic, herbs and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Transfer purée to a bowl. Add lamb, season with salt and pepper and combine. Form into 4 patties. Wrap pitas in foil and heat until warm, about 8 minutes. (Or place pitas between sheets of paper towel and microwave until warm, about 30 seconds.) Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook burgers to medium, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Whisk yogurt, mint, garlic, mustard and honey in a bowl. Stir in cucumber and season with salt and pepper. Open each pita, stuff with arugula and drizzle with some of the dressing. Add burger, tomato and red onion to pita. Sprinkle with feta. Serve leftover dressing on the side.

FETA BURGERS



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A Greek-inspired twist on burgers. Great with cole slaw or a kale salad. I devised this recipe when I had a bunch of mint, parsley, and feta cheese on hand.

Provided by Maria

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds ground beef
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix ground beef, feta cheese, minced onion, red bell pepper, mint, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until evenly mixed; shape into 6 patties.
  • Cook the burgers until they are beginning to firm, and are hot and slightly pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 312.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

LOADED GREEK BURGERS



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Tired of plain old 'burgers for summertime? Mix it up a bit by adding some classic Greek flavor: spinach, feta, roasted red pepper, and herbs...Yum! Serve these burgers on a warm toasted Kaiser roll, with a delicious feta cheese spread, fresh lettuce, and tomato.

Provided by Nick T

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 red bell pepper
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 sprig fresh mint, chopped
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
8 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
¼ cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped onion
2 sprigs fresh basil, coarsely chopped
3 sprigs fresh mint, coarsely chopped
2 sprigs fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 Kaiser rolls, split and toasted
1 tomato, sliced
4 leaves lettuce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut the red bell pepper in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs; place pepper cut-side-down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the pepper has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Allow the blackened pepper to cool and steam in a paper bag for 5 minutes; peel and dice; set aside.
  • Stir together the 2 ounces feta cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, the 1 sprig chopped mint, and the 1 sprig chopped parsley in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place the roasted red pepper, ground beef, feta cheese, spinach, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, onion, basil, the remaining mint, and the remaining parsley in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and mix gently with your hands until evenly combined. Divide the meat mixture to form 4 equal 4 1/2 inch patties.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Serve burgers on warm toasted Kaiser roll with the feta cheese spread, fresh tomatoes, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 173.5 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 1081.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

GREEK BURGER WITH ARUGULA AND FETA



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This is a delicious and healthy meal in one. Using the pita in the meat makes it so moist! Ground turkey could be used instead of lam, and any kind of lettuce can be substituted for the arugula. This recipe came from Self magazine, and it is one of our favorites!

Provided by Jaudon

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 33m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 whole wheat pita bread
1/4 cup skim milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 lb lean ground lamb
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups arugula
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup peeled peeled seeded and diced cucumber

Steps:

  • Cut 1/4 (triangular shaped) from each pita. Chop the cut out pieces, transfer to a small bowl and sprinkle with milk. Let soak 5 minutes, then drain and squeeze excess milk.
  • Puree soaked bread, onion, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice in a food processor. Transfer back to bowl and mix in lamb. Season with salt and pepper then form 4 patties.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add patties. Cook until medium, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Whisk yogurt, mint, garlic, mustard and honey in a small bowl. Stir in cucumber and season with salt and pepper.
  • Warm pitas in toaster oven, oven, or microwave if desired. Open each pita and stuff with burger, arugula, and red onion. Add tomato, kalamata olives, and cucumber if desired. Serve with dressing and feta.

GREEK-STYLE BURGERS WITH FETA AIOLI (8 WW PTS)



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YUP..another Cooking Light recipe this is very good its stuffed with roasted bell peppers and spinach and topped with a low fat version of the garlicky French mayonnaise aioli, made yummier by adding feta cheese

Provided by Bri22

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 teaspoon coarsley ground black pepper
5 slices red onions, 1/2 inch thick
cooking spray
1 lb lean ground beef
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/3 cup chopped bottled roasted red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsley ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed,drained,and squeezed dry
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, crushed
5 sourdough rolls (1 1/2 oz.)

Steps:

  • to prepare aioli, combine first 5 ingredientsina food processor, pulse 1 minute or until smooth, cover and chill prepare grill or broiler to prepare the burgers, place onion slices on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray and cook 2 minutes each side.
  • set aside.
  • combine the beef and the next 9 ingredients (beef through crushed garlic) ina large bowl.
  • divide the beef mix into 5 equal portions, shaping each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
  • place patties on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and cook for 6 minuteson each side or until burgers are done.
  • spread 1 1/2 Tbsps aioli over top half of each bun.
  • place patties on bottom half of each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 111.7, Sodium 705.3, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 26.8

FETA & TOMATO-TOPPED GREEK BURGERS



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A cooking class that taught me to make my own pita bread inspired me to create this "Greek" burger. The beef-lamb mixture is an interesting change of pace, and the fresh tomato-feta salad adds a delightful, summery taste. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted Greek olives, coarsely chopped
3 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
BURGERS:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-3/4 pounds ground beef
1/4 pound ground lamb
6 whole pita breads, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first 10 ingredients; set aside. For burgers, place oil, wine, vinegar, thyme, rosemary and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until blended., In a large bowl, combine oil mixture, bread crumbs and salt. Crumble beef and lamb over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve burgers on pita breads with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698 calories, Fat 40g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1691mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

GREEK TOMATO FETA FRITTERS (DOMATOKEFTETHES)



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I'm showing you my take on domatokeftethes. These are incredibly delicious, versatile, and inexpensive, and they make a perfect summertime appetizer. Serve with freshly squeezed lemon, tzatziki sauce, or just plain Greek yogurt seasoned with raw minced garlic and lemon juice to taste.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Greek Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups diced fresh tomatoes with juices
½ cup packed grated zucchini
⅓ cup sliced green onions
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
¾ cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
¾ teaspoon baking powder
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Stir together tomatoes, zucchini, green onions, kosher salt, sugar, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne in a bowl to combine.
  • Let sit for 15 minutes for the sugar and salt to draw out liquids from the vegetables.
  • Stir the tomato mixture; add parsley, mint, and basil. Crumble in feta cheese. Add flour and baking powder; mix with a spoon until combined. Batter should be relatively loose but will hold its shape on a spoon. If too loose, add more flour; if too dry, add some water until desired consistency is reached.
  • Wrap the bowl in plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or use a deep fryer.
  • Place heaping tablespoonfuls of batter in the hot oil; reduce heat to medium. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Flip once more and fry for an additional 30 seconds, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1298.9 mg

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your burger. Use ground beef that is at least 80% lean, and make sure the tomatoes, arugula, and feta cheese are ripe and fresh.
  • Season the beef well: Don't be afraid to season the beef liberally with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cumin.
  • Cook the burgers to your desired doneness: The USDA recommends cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. However, some people prefer their burgers cooked to a lower temperature, such as medium-rare (145 degrees Fahrenheit) or medium (155 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Toast the buns: Toasting the buns will help them hold up better to the juicy burger and toppings. You can toast the buns in a toaster, on a grill, or in a pan with a little bit of butter.
  • Add your favorite toppings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to toppings for a Greek burger. Some popular options include arugula, tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.

Conclusion:

The Greek burger is a delicious and flavorful burger that is perfect for a summer cookout or a casual meal at home. With its juicy beef patty, fresh toppings, and tangy feta cheese, the Greek burger is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new burger recipe, give the Greek burger a try.

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