Slider Salad
- Author: Hilah Johnson
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salad:
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced radishes
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or another salty, crumbly cheese)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- Combine meat with chili powder and form it into 8 small (2″ diameter) patties. Sprinkle outsides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Put greens, carrots, radishes, and cheese in a large bowl and chill.
- To toaste seeds: place in a dry skillet over medium heat and shake frequently for 3-5 minutes until puffed and toasted. Set aside.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add mini-burgers (may need to oil the skillet if you’re using a lean grind.) Cook 2 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
- Toss salad with lime juice, crumbled cheese, and distribute among 4 plates.
- Top each with avocado slices, toasted pepitas, and 2 sliders.
- Enjoy!