Cali Burger with Avocado Ranch

Avocado Ranch Dressing

• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp dried chives, chopped
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 2 tsp dried dill
• 2 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 6 oz avocado, peel and pit removed
• 8 oz buttermilk
• 3 oz Greek yogurt
• ½ tsp lemon juice

Hamburger

• 4 oz red onion, cut into pieces
• 1 garlic clove
• 24 oz lean ground beef, broken into pieces, chilled
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 pieces red leaf lettuce
• 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• 1 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
  oder 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
• alfalfa sprouts, to taste (optional)