Moroccan Summer Salad and Grilled Cutlet

Votes: 1

Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 405, total fat 19 G., saturated fats 6 G., proteins 29 G., carbohydrates 28 G., fiber 4 G., cholesterol 67 mg, sodium 940 mg, sugar 0 G.

This Moroccan-style patty is served with a light, juicy salad of romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs (mint or cilantro) dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of fiery harissa. The patties themselves acquire a warming oriental flavor thanks to a spoonful of harissa, mixed with red onion and lean ground beef. Grill them and sprinkle with crumbled feta before serving with the salad. Top each serving with slices of crispy pita bread and enjoy.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

450 g lean ground beef
2 pitas, 15 cm in diameter, divided into 2 halves and cut into 4 pieces each
1 red onion (grate half, thinly slice half)
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil + extra for grilling
2 tbsp harissa (chili pepper paste)
Juice of half a lemon
2 bull's heart tomatoes or other heirloom tomatoes (about 0.5 kg), cut into 2.5 cm thick slices.
2 Iranian cucumbers, sliced into 1cm thick rounds.
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint (or a mixture)
1 small romaine lettuce heart, torn into pieces
1/3 cup crumbled feta (about 60 g)

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place pita bread slices on a baking sheet and bake until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, grated red onion, 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and harissa, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. Mix with your hands until evenly distributed. Form into 4 patties, 2.5 cm thick.

In another large bowl, combine the lemon juice with the remaining 1 tablespoon of harissa. Gradually whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, and chopped red onion; toss to combine.
Brush the grill grate with vegetable oil. Grill the patties for about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Add the lettuce leaves and pita wedges to the salad bowl and toss. Divide among plates, top each serving with a patty, and sprinkle with feta.

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