Lamb Burger with Quick Tzatziki and Greek Salsa

For those of you who don't like lamb, that's a cryin' shame.  I am a lamb lover and have actually purchased a half of a lamb.  My kids like lamb as well as the husband.  It's a good thing.  If you're new to this meat or have a dislike because of the gamey smell it gives off when it cooks, try this recipe, a leg of lamb or a shank, which will literally melt in your mouth.  It's not all the same!
I had been craving a burger and wanted to try something with the ground lamb....I have found a winner.  I LOVE this.  I served mine on a grilled portobello mushroom because I wasn't in the mood for a bun, but stuffed into a pita or tucked into a Ciabatta bun would be amazing.  Whatever tickles your fancy....you can't go wrong with these flavours.
Note* If you have time, strain your yogurt for 1/2 hour to an hour before in a mesh strainer to get out any excess liquid. 

With the mushroom.....

....or with the bun.  I had no pita but I sure will next time!!

Lamb Burger with Quick Tzatziki and Greek Salsa

Serves 4

Quick Tzatziki

1/3 medium Cucumber, shredded on course grater
3/4 cup plain  Greek Yogurt*
1 tsp grated lemon rind (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp dried dill or tbsp fresh
1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt

Greek Salsa

1 ripe Tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup crumbled Feta Cheese
1/4 cup Black Olives, finely chopped
1/4 tsp dried Oregano
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Lamb Burgers

1 lb ground lamb
1 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
Fresh ground pepper
Portobello Mushrooms, Pita or Buns

Start with the Tzatziki.  Squeeze out as much liquid from the cucumber as possible.  Combine the rest of the ingredients and set aside in the fridge. 
Combine all the ingredients for the salsa and keep cool in the fridge.
Combine all the ingredients for the burgers in a bowl and shape into 4 equal patties.  Grill over medium high heat until no pink remains, 7-10 minutes.  If using the mushrooms, grill at the same time until they begin to soften.
Spread the Tzatziki on the bottom of the bun, pita or mushroom, top with the burger and then the Salsa.