Grilled Mediterranean Sliders

 

1/2

cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)

1/4

cup sliced ripe olives

1/4

cup Greek vinaigrette dressing

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

8

mini burger buns (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter), split

Hummus, if desired

• 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the cheese, the olives and vinaigrette dressing; cover and refrigerate.
• 2 In medium bowl, mix ground beef, oregano and remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. Shape into 8 equal patties.
• 3 Place patties in grill basket; place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160ºF.
• 4 Place patties on bottom halves of buns. Top each with small spoonful of cheese mixture. Spread spoonful of hummus on top half of each bun; arrange bun halves over cheese mixture.