June 12, 2011 - 13:20 BST hellomagazine.com Tasty burgers with pickled cucumber relish perfect for the barbecue GALLERY Ingredients (Serves 4)450g/1lb beef mince 1 small green apple, grated 2-3 tbsp freshly chopped chives Salt and freshly ground black pepper English muffins or burger buns, to serve Salad leaves, to serve For the pickled cucumber relish 5 tbsp Greek yoghurt or mayonnaise 1 tbsp freshly chopped dill 2-3 tsp Dijon mustard 50g/2oz pickled cucumbers or gherkins, drained and finely chopped Method In a large bowl, mix together the mince, grated apple, chives and seasoning. Divide the mixture into 4 and, using slightly damp hands, shape into 10cm/4in burgers. Cover and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes. Cook the burgers on a prepared barbecue, or under a preheated moderate grill, for 6-8 minutes on each side or until the meat juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together all the relish ingredients. Serve the burgers on a few seasonal salad leaves (pea shoots are delicious) in an English muffin or burger bun, topped with a spoonful of the relish.
