Turkey Burger Salad Bowl (Printable)
Juicy turkey patties over crisp vegetables with creamy yogurt dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Turkey Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 egg
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
07 - 1/2 tsp paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
→ Salad
11 - 3.5 oz mixed salad greens
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cucumber, sliced
14 - 1 large carrot, julienned or shredded
15 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
16 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Yogurt Dressing
17 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
18 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
19 - 1 tbsp olive oil
20 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
21 - 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
22 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the meat.
02 - Shape the mixture into 4 equal patties, pressing gently to form uniform discs about 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
04 - While patties cook, arrange salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, red onion, and avocado evenly across four serving bowls.
05 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, dill or parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
06 - Place one cooked turkey patty on each salad bowl. Drizzle with yogurt dressing and serve immediately while patties are still warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the satisfaction of a burger without the heavy bread coma that follows
- The yogurt dressing ties everything together with a bright tanginess that keeps you coming back for another bite
02 -
- Overworking the turkey mixture makes tough, rubbery patties, so mix just until combined
- Letting the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking keeps them juicy
03 -
- Grate the onion instead of chopping it for even better distribution and moisture
- Chill the patties for 15 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape