Rock the Casbah Lamb Burger - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound goat cheese, crumbled
• 3 dried figs, chopped
• 3 seeded dates, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup English cucumbers, julienned
• 3/4 cup tomatoes, julienned
• 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely ground almonds
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper