Atlantic Avenue Kebab Burger with Mediterranean Salad and Tahini Aioli - Sutter Home Family Vineyard

Ingredients

• 1 tomato, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 Tbs. flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 Tbs. fresh mint, finely chopped
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 Tbs. Colavita extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. zaatar (optional)
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 2 Tbs. tahini
• 2 Tbs. lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• Salt to taste
• 2 lb. ground beef (80% lean, if available)
• 10 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. cardamom
• 3/4 tsp. baharat (available at some Middle Eastern groceries or see following recipe)
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 tsp. hot paprika
• 2-3 Tbs. vegetable oil for brushing rack
• 6 small loaves pita