Turkey Burger Salad Bowl (Printer-friendly)
A fresh, protein-packed salad featuring juicy turkey burger patties, crisp greens, vibrant veggies, and a light dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Turkey Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
→ Salad Base
10 - 5 oz mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, baby spinach, romaine)
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 avocado, diced
15 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
→ Dressing
16 - 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
17 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
18 - 1 tbsp olive oil
19 - 1 tsp honey
20 - 1/2 tsp salt
21 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, finely diced onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are just incorporated.
02 - Divide the turkey mixture into four equal portions and gently form them into patties.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until they are fully cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
04 - While the turkey patties are cooking, prepare the salad base by arranging the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, diced avocado, and shredded carrots evenly into four serving bowls.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
06 - Once cooked, place one turkey patty on top of the salad base in each bowl. Drizzle generously with the prepared yogurt dressing.
07 - Serve your Turkey Burger Salad Bowls immediately and enjoy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It's incredibly satisfying without feeling heavy, a little secret for staying on track and feeling great.
- The flavor combination of the juicy patty and bright, tangy dressing will genuinely surprise you with how good it is.
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- Overmixing turkey patties makes them tough and dry; a light, gentle touch is absolutely key for achieving tender, juicy results.
- Finely dicing the onion for the patties isn't just about aesthetics; it ensures even flavor distribution and prevents any unwelcome raw onion crunch in your burger.
03 -
- For an even juicier patty, try finely grating the onion instead of dicing it, then gently squeeze out any excess moisture before adding it to the turkey mixture.
- Allowing the dressing to sit for just 5-10 minutes before serving lets all those beautiful flavors meld together perfectly.