Lamb Merguez Sliders with Za’atar Spiced Yogurt and Cucumber Relish
Merguez is a spicy sausage originally from North Africa. It is made with lamb and is typically prepared with chili peppers or harissa, garlic, and various other aromatic spices. It is excellent grilled and served in burger sliders. In these sliders, the nutty za’atar spiced yogurt sauce and a cooling cucumber salsa are a great compliment to the spicy flavors of the sausage.
Ingredients:
1 cup Cucumber, small dice
1/4 cup Red Onion, minced
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
1 tablespoon Za’atar
Pinch of Salt, to taste
4 Lamb Merguez Sausages
8 Slider Buns or Rolls
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine cucumber, red onion, lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. In another small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, za’atar, and salt together. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Remove the casings from lamb merguez sausages. Slice each sausage in half, then form each half into a mini rounded patty. Grill until browned, for about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Place a spoonful of za’atar yogurt sauce on each slider bun half, top with a sausage patty, and a spoonful of cucumber salsa. Place the second half of the slider bun over the salsa.
Recipe Development & Photography by Natasha Price, 5 Star Foodie
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