
Lamb, lemon, cilantro, arugula—in our house, these ingredients scream summer, so it seemed natural to combine them, along with a few other ingredients, to make a burger with a bright, citrusy yogurt sauce. The arugula does double duty as a topping and a side salad, keeping this meal quick, easy, and light. My partner and I found this burger doesn’t need cheese, but if you feel compelled to add it, it pairs particularly well with nutty, earthy cheeses like sheep’s-milk Gouda, aged cow’s milk Gouda, and Manchego, though you will only need half as much yogurt sauce. —Jarrett Melendez
Ingredients
4 servings
1¼
lb. ground lamb
1
lemon
2
garlic cloves
1
tsp. ground coriander
1½
tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided
1
tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
¼
cup (packed) cilantro leaves with tender stems
½
cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
4
Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4
Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
4
hamburger buns, preferably whole wheat
4
cups baby arugula