Greek Lamb Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce

These grilled lamb burgers with feta are served with slices of ripe tomatoes and red onion in pita bread with a fresh-tasting cucumber sauce seasoned with fresh mint and garlic.

Ingredients

  • 4 large unpeeled garlic cloves
  • 1 ¼ pounds ground lamb
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ large cucumber, peeled, grated and squeezed very dry in a clean towel
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon red or rice wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 small (4 inch) pita breads
  • 4 large, thin red onion slices
  • 4 large, thin tomato slices