Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Tomato Salad
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4.2
Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Tomato Salad
Description
The Greek Turkey Burgers combine ground turkey with fresh baby spinach, minced red onion, crumbled feta, dill, oregano, kosher salt, and garlic for a blend that remains tender and flavorful without being dry. Formed into patties and grilled, the burgers develop a slight char and juicy interior.
The accompanying Greek tomato salad mixes quartered cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, parsley, red wine vinegar, and olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, offering a fresh and tangy contrast to the savory burgers. Pita bread serves as a convenient and traditional base, allowing the burger, salad, and tzatziki sauce to meld in each bite.
Served together, this combination highlights classic Greek flavors with a balance of creamy feta, herby greens, bright tomatoes, and the refreshing coolness of tzatziki. It’s suitable for a satisfying lunch or casual dinner that brings Mediterranean elements into a home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
Greek Turkey Burgers
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1 cup spinach chopped, fresh baby
- 1/4 cup red onion minced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon oregano rubbed between the palms of your hands, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Greek Tomato Salad
- 1 cup cherry tomato quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley chopped
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Tzatziki Sauce
Other Ingredients
- 4 pita bread rounds
Instructions
Greek Tomato Salad
- Combine all of the salad ingredients in a bowl and stir together until combined. Taste for seasoning, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tzatziki Sauce
Greek Turkey Burgers
- In a large bowl combine the spinach, red onion, feta, dill, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Add in the ground turkey and use your hands to mix everything together, don't overwork the meat.
- Form the meat mixture into 4 patties.
- Heat your grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium heat. Spray or coat the grill grates/pan with oil.
- Grill the burgers for approximately 4-6 minutes then flip over and grill another 4-6 minutes or until done.
- Serve the turkey burgers in pitas topped with the tzatziki sauce, Greek tomato salad and more crumbled feta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 729mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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