Grilled Vidalia Onion & Heirloom Tomato Burgers
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Grilled Vidalia Onion & Heirloom Tomato Burgers

Prep: 15 minutes
Grill: 14 minutes • Serves: 4

1 pound 96% lean ground beef
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
4 slices baby Swiss cheese
4 (1/2-inch-thick) heirloom tomato slices
4 (1/4-inch-thick) Vidalia onion slices
4 whole wheat hamburger buns
1 cup packed baby sweet lettuce blend
1/4 cup avocado cilantro Greek yogurt dressing

1.Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In large bowl, gently mix beef, salt and pepper; do not overmix. Form beef mixture into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties; spray with cooking spray.

2.Place patties on hot grill rack; cover and cook 10 minutes or until internal temperature of burgers reaches 160°, turning once. About 2 minutes before burgers are done, top burgers with cheese; transfer burgers to cutting board and loosely cover with aluminum foil.

3.Spray both sides of tomatoes and onions, and cut sides of buns with cooking spray; place onions on hot grill rack, cover and cook 2 minutes. Place tomatoes and buns, cut side down, on hot grill rack and turn onions; cover and cook 3 minutes or until grill marks appear on vegetables and buns are lightly toasted.

4.Serve burgers in buns topped with onions, lettuce, tomatoes and dressing.


Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 burger):
371 Calories, 15g Fat (5g Saturated), 61mg Cholesterol,
516mg Sodium, 31g Carbohydrates, 4g Fiber, 25g Protein