FRESH TUNA BURGERS WITH AVOCADO SALAD AND PITA BREAD

This is the first time that I made this burgers. I have to say they were fantastic. The combination of flavours was perfect. The only thing that I'll probably change when I make them again is to cook for only a couple of minutes each side so that the tuna is still pink in the middle and melts in your mouth!

INGREDIENTS
600g fresh tuna, finely diced
3 spring onions, finely sliced
4 anchovy fillets in oil, finely chopped (optional)
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
olive oil
Salad
1 avocado, thinly sliced or cut into cubes
1 tomato, sliced thinly
a handful of pitted olives, cut in half
1 red onion, finely sliced
1 Tbsp wine vinegar
a pinch of salt
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
To serve
hummus
a pinch of sumac (optional)
4 pita breads, toasted

METHOD:
Place the tuna, spring onions and anchovies in a bowl and season. Mix gently and mould into 4 burger patties.
Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.

Meanwhile, put the onion in a bowl with a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of vinegar. Mix well with you fingers and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Discard the juices and set apart.

To make the salad, toss all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Add the lemon and olive oil and mix gently. 

Put a bit of olive oil in a non-stick frypan and cook the patties to your liking. I cooked them for about 3 minutes each side, but next time I will only cook them for 2 minutes each side to have the tuna still pink in the middle.

While the burgers are cooking, toast your pita bread. Keep warm.

To serve, open a pita bread on a plate, add some salad and top with a burger. Add a dollop of hummus and sprinkle with sumac if using. 

SERVES 4