Kale Caesar Burger with Crisp Apple & Parmesan Salad

Directions

1. Rinse the kale and apples, then dry thoroughly.
2. Mince the garlic and anchovy; divide the mixture into two medium bowls and set one bowl aside.
3. In the first bowl, mix the beef with salt, pepper, and the garlic-anchovy mixture until just combined, then shape into two patties and place them on a plate.
4. Zest and juice a lemon into the second bowl with the garlic-anchovy mix, then whisk in mayonnaise to form a dressing.
5. Core the apples, cut into quarters, then thinly slice each piece and fold into the dressing.
6. Trim the kale by removing the stems, cut into bite-sized pieces, and toss with the dressing until evenly coated. Set the salad aside.
7. Preheat a grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
8. Cook the patties on the hot surface without moving them for about 5 minutes; flip and cook 3–4 minutes more, until cooked through, then transfer to a clean plate.
9. Grate the Parmesan finely while the burgers finish cooking.
10. Toast the buns on the grill pan if you like.
11. Assemble each burger on a bottom bun, top with half the Parmesan and a portion of the salad, then crown with the top bun.
12. Serve by placing the remaining salad alongside the burgers and finish with any remaining Parmesan on top of the salad.