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4.8 from 15 votes

Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Juicy and delicious Greek turkey burgers full of melted feta, red onion, spinach and Greek herbs and spices.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 242 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

Greek Turkey Burgers
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup baby spinach chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled feta
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning I use this one
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 whole egg
  • 4 whole hamburger buns
  • optional toppings lettuce & sliced red onion
Greek Tzatziki Recipe
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt I use nonfat
  • ½ whole English cucumber chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 clove garlic mashed
  • 1 whole lemon zested
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill

Instructions

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  1. Combine the turkey, spinach, feta, red onion, Greek seasoning mix, garlic, and egg in a large mixing bowl. Make sure it is well combined, using your hands if necessary. (Be sure to wash your hands afterwards). 
  2. Form four even patties with the mixture and set aside. 
  3. Preheat your grill, grill pan, or indoor grill to medium heat (for grilling outdoors, I suggest having your grill around 350°F- 400°F). 
  4. If using a grill pan or indoor grill, I suggest spraying it with nonstick spray. Lean turkey doesn’t have a lot of fat, so it may stick a little without it. You can rub olive oil on the outdoor grill grates. 
  5. Add your patties to the grill and grill about 4-5 minutes per side. Making sure they are cooked through. Remove from the grill and set aside to rest. 
  6. Once removed, make your tzatziki sauce. Start by adding your cucumber and ½ teaspoon kosher salt to a bowl and mix around. Let it sit for 10 minutes to extract extra water from the cucumbers. 
  7. Remove the cucumbers from the bowl and squeeze with cheesecloth or a paper towel to remove the water and return them back to the bowl. 
  8. Add in your garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Mix together. 
  9. Drizzle in the olive oil and mix to combine. 
  10. Add your turkey burger to your bun, top with tzatziki sauce (additional red onions if desired), and lettuce. Serve it up and enjoy!

Notes

  • I suggest spraying your grill (indoor, pan, or outdoor) with nonstick spray or olive oil. Turkey is lean and will sometimes stick. 
  • If your turkey burgers are falling apart, your ground turkey may have had added water. You can add a little breadcrumbs to the mix to help them hold together better. 
  • Having an even, uniform patty really helps with making sure it cooks properly and evenly. I like using this patty maker to make sure they are all the same size. 
  • To ensure that your burgers aren't over cooked or under cooked, I highly recommend using an instant read meat thermometer. 
  • Salting the cucumbers and draining them is not a required step, but I highly recommend it. It will keep your tzatziki from becoming watery. 
  • Fresh dill really makes a difference in the tzatziki sauce so if you can find it, definitely use it! 
  • Nutrition information is based on the exact products I used and does not include the hamburger bun. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger Calories 242kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 1294mg (54%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 242kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 1294mg 54%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.