Cheesy Beef Patties with Tomato-Cucumber Salad
Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
This deconstructed take on a cheeseburger puts some of the season's best and most abundant produce in the spotlight with a simple, dilly tomato-cuke salad.
How to Make It
Step 1
Combine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and one-third of garlic in a bowl. Add dill, tomato, and cucumber; toss to coat.
Step 2
Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, remaining garlic, onion powder, and beef in a bowl. Shape beef mixture into 4 patties. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add patties; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from heat; top patties with cheese slices. Cover; let stand 1 minute or until cheese melts.
Step 3
Add romaine and oil to tomato mixture; toss. Divide salad evenly among 4 plates; serve with patties.
3 1/2 stars