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Watermelon Feta Burgers

Juicy stacked burgers with a thick slice of watermelon and feta, and some mint and pickled onions. Inspired by watermelon feta salad!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Burgers

Ingredients

QUICK PICKLED ONIONS

  • 1 small red onion sliced thin
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and cut in half
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teasoon sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic cut in half
  • white vinegar

BURGERS

  • 1 watermelon
  • 7 or 8 oz brick of feta
  • 2 brioche buns
  • 15 mint leaves
  • olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar
  • pinch chili flakes I used Korean
  • 2 angus BUBBA burgers or BUBBA burgers of your choice

Instructions

  • Mix the onion, garlic, salt, and sugar in a bowl or jar and pour vinegar over them until almost covered. Add a little water so they are covered by about an inch. Cover and store on the counter for an hour or two, or in the fridge overnight until ready to use.
  • Cut the watermelon into 2 rounds, the same size as your buns. Cut the feta brick in half the long way so it can be placed on top of the burgers.
  • Preheat grill or pan to medium heat.
  • Toast the buns until golden brown. Drizzle some oil and balsamic vinegar onto the buns.
  • Lightly season the burgers with salt and pepper. Grill the burgers on the first side, about 5 minutes, until the juices are collecting on top of the burger. Flip the burger and top with the feta and a little chili flake. Cover and cook another 5 minutes until the burgers are cooked through and the feta is soft.
  • Build your burger starting with the bottom bun, then the burger and feta, then the watermelon, then the onions and mint. Add the top bun and serve.