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Pepper and Onion Cheeseburgers with Summer Pasta Salad
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Pepper and Onion Cheeseburgers with Summer Pasta Salad
4 servings
45 minutes total
  • Prepare salad recipe through step 1; begin to chill pasta (20 minutes)
  • Preheat grill; prepare burgers and begin to grill (10 minutes)
  • Complete salad and burgers; serve (15 minutes)

Pepper and Onion Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

  • ½ cup roasted red peppers
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • ¼ cup lemon vinaigrette
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ lb ground chuck
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crispy fried onions
  • Cooking spray
  • ½ cup sweet and spicy barbecue sauce
  • 4 hamburger buns

Prep

    Steps

      1. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium-high. Chop peppers coarsely. Combine coleslaw mix, vinaigrette, and salt until blended; set aside.
      2. Combine ground chuck, cheese, crispy onions, and peppers until blended. Form into 4 patties (wash hands). Coat patties on both sides with spray; grill 4–5 minutes on each side until grill-marked and 160°F.
      3. Spread 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce on inside of each bun. Place burgers on bottom halves of buns; top each with ½ cup slaw. Complete with top buns; serve.

    Summer Pasta Salad

    Ingredients

    • 1 ripe Hass avocado
    • 1 lb cantaloupe (or honeydew) chunks (about 3 cups)
    • 8 oz rotini pasta
    • ⅓ cup lemon vinaigrette
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 0.5 oz fresh basil
    • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

    Prep

      Steps

        1. Bring water to a boil for pasta. Halve avocado and scoop out flesh; cut melon and avocado into bite-size pieces.
        2. Combine melon, avocado, vinaigrette, and salt in large bowl, stirring gently to coat evenly. Cook and drain pasta following package instructions; chill 5 minutes to cool.
        3. Chop basil coarsely (⅓ cup). Stir pasta and cheese into melon mixture, then sprinkle with basil. Chill until ready to serve. (Makes 6 servings.)

      Serving Suggestions

      • Complete your meal with french fries, fresh salad blend, and apple pie for dessert.

      Pepper and Onion Cheeseburgers

      Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
      Do not reuse marinades.
      Do not rinse raw meat.

      Pepper and Onion Cheeseburgers

      Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 730, Total Fat 39g, Sat Fat 17g, Trans Fat 1g, Chol 135mg, Sodium 1140mg, Total Carb 44g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 19g, (Incl. 18g Added Sugars), Protein 43g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 25%, Iron 30%, Potassium 8%

      Summer Pasta Salad

      Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 360, Total Fat 16g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 25mg, Sodium 450mg, Total Carb 39g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 7g, Protein 16g, Calc 25%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 10%