Greek Turkey Burger Bowls with Tzatziki
One big beautiful burger bowl is on the menu and it's bursting with Mediterranean goodness!
Ingredients
For the Greek Turkey Burgers:
- 1 pound ground turkey, at least 90% lean
- ½ cup finely chopped jarred roasted red pepper, patted dry with paper towels
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon of dried), optional
- ¼ cup finely chopped jarred pepperoncini peppers, patted dry with paper towels, optional
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
For the Chopped Greek Salad Bowls:
- 8 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups cucumber, chopped
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup sliced kalamata olives
- ½ to 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup red wine vinaigrette, or dressing of choice
For Topping:
- ½ tzatziki sauce, store-bought or homemade
- Optional: fresh herbs (parsley or dill), lemon wedges, pita chips or triangles on the side
Instructions
Make the Turkey Burgers:
- In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, roasted red pepper, feta, garlic, oregano, red onion, parsley, and optional dill and pepperoncini, if using. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix with clean hands or a rubber spatula until everything is fully incorporated.
- Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and shape into large patties placing on a nonstick surface such as wax paper or parchment. Sprinkle kosher salt over the tops of each patty. (For grilling, I recommend misting both sides of the burgers—and the grill—with oil spray because they can really stick!)
- Coat a large sauté pan with oil spray and warm over medium-high heat. (Alternatively, preheat an indoor or outdoor grill pan coated with oil spray.)
- Place the burgers in the pan and cook for ~6 minutes per side, or until the burgers are no longer pink in the center or 165˚. After flipping, sprinkle kosher salt over the tops of the second side as well. (Pro tip for outdoor grilling: the burgers will start to loosen slightly from the grates when they are ready to flip. You are looking for nice char marks and caramelization.)
Build the Salad Bowls:
- In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta. Drizzle with red wine vinaigrette and toss again to coat. Divide the salad mixture evenly among 4 bowls.
Assemble and Serve:
- Top each salad bowl with a warm turkey burger and a generous spoonful of tzatziki. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 1 bowlCalories: 480Carbohydrates: 17gProtein: 33gTotal Fat: 34g— Unsaturated Fat: 28g— Saturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 4gTotal Sugar: 7g— Natural Sugar: 7g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin A: 9914IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 234mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.