Best 7 Greek Turkey Burgers With Tomato Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful culinary journey of Greek turkey burgers, a harmonious blend of Mediterranean flavors and lean protein. These succulent burgers, crafted with ground turkey, a healthier alternative to beef, are seasoned with a symphony of aromatic herbs and spices, capturing the essence of Greek cuisine. Accompanied by a vibrant tomato salad, featuring juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy red onions, this dish offers a refreshing contrast to the savory burgers. Dive into the tantalizing tzatziki sauce, a creamy concoction of yogurt, cucumbers, and fresh herbs, adding a cooling touch to each bite. And for a side that perfectly complements the Greek theme, prepare a flavorful Greek lemon potatoes, seasoned with oregano and lemon zest, roasted to golden perfection. Embark on this culinary adventure and relish the authentic taste of Greece with this satisfying and flavorful meal.

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GREEK TURKEY BURGERS



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These Greek Turkey Burgers, mixed with Kalamata olives, feta, and spinach,combine all my favorite Greek flavors and can be served with or without the bun.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds 93% lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/3 cup Kalamata olives (finely chopped)
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 cup finely chopped and packed fresh spinach
Pinch each of sea salt and black pepper
Olive oil spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 420°F.
  • Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix together thoroughly.
  • Scoop out a large fistful of meat, roll it into a ball, then flatten it to form a patty around 1 ½ inches thick. Repeat with the remaining meat to make 5 large patties of equal size.
  • Once the patties are formed, use your thumb to make a shallow indentation in the middle of each patty to prevent them from forming a dome as they cook.
  • Set a large oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray lightly with olive oil. When the skillet is hot, add the patties.
  • Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, until the edges are brown and seared, then flip the patties over.
  • Cook for an additional minute, then place the entire skillet in the oven to cook until the internal temperature is 165°F, 9 to 11 minutes.
  • You can also bake them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Enjoy these as a burger with a toasted whole wheat bun, butter lettuce, cucumber slices, thin red onion slices (optional), sliced tomato, and a little Greek yogurt instead of mayo. Or pair a patty with salad, rice, quinoa, or even roasted vegetables!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 burger, Calories 255 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 1 g

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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Turkey burgers made with the Greek flavors of garlic, oregano, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese are a healthful option for burger lovers everywhere.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound ground turkey
½ cup fresh spinach leaves (, chopped)
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (, chopped)
1/4 cup red onion (, minced)
¼ cup feta cheese (, crumbled)
2 cloves garlic (, pressed or minced)
1 egg (, whisked)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 soft whole-wheat hamburger buns
Bibb lettuce leaves
Sliced red onion
½ cucumber (, halved with skin and seeds removed)
3/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic (, pressed or minced)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh dill (, minced)
Pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion and feta. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, egg, olive oil and dried oregano and kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper then pour over the turkey and mix with your hands to combine.
  • Divide the burger mixture into 4 portions and mold into patties. Place on a cutting board or plate dividing the patties with parchment paper and refrigerated for 30 minutes up to overnight. You could also individually freeze the patties at this point for up to 3 months.
  • Prepare the tzatziki sauce by grating the cucumber. Gather the cucumber together and place in a paper towel and press the water out of the shredded cucumber and place in a medium size bowl. Add the yogurt, garlic, red wine vinegar, fresh dill, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
  • Heat a non-stick grill pan over medium heat and spray well with cooking spray.
  • Place the turkey burgers on the grill, cover with an upside down sheet pan or lid and cook for about 5 minutes per side. Be sure to watch the burgers and monitor your heat as the burgers will brown quickly if the heat is too high.
  • Slather buns with tzatziki sauce and garnish with lettuce leaves and red onion. Or serve bunless in the bibb lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 389 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 9 g

CAESAR SALAD TURKEY BURGERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (93% lean)
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, plus more for spreading
1/2 small red onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small clove garlic, finely grated
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup shaved parmesan
Vegetable oil, for the grill
4 sesame hamburger buns, split
1 small romaine lettuce heart, sliced
Watermelon slices and potato chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Gently mix the turkey, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons mustard, the red onion, lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties and place on a plate. Freeze until slightly firmer, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the lemon juice and grated garlic in a small bowl; let sit 5 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon mustard, the grated parmesan, a pinch of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the turkey patties until cooked through but still juicy, about 4 minutes per side. Toast the buns on the grill, about 1 minute.
  • Toss 3 tablespoons of the dressing with the romaine and shaved parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Serve the burgers on the buns and top with mustard, the salad and the remaining dressing. Serve with watermelon and potato chips.

GREEK STYLE TURKEY BURGERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 large egg yolk
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
A few grinds black pepper
1 red onion
4 pitas with pockets
2 tablespoons olive oil
One 16-ounce package store-bought tzatziki
1/2 head Boston lettuce
1/2 medium seedless cucumber, chopped
One 4-ounce package crumbled feta (about 3/4 cup)
Potato chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Place the turkey, egg yolk, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Grate half the red onion and add it to the bowl. Mix with your hands, then form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Place on a sheet pan or plate lined with parchment paper.
  • Put the pitas on a baking sheet and place in the oven to warm.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron or other nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the patties and cook until they are brown on the outside and no longer pink in the center, approximately 5 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the pitas from the oven and cut the tops off. Slice the remaining 1/2 red onion. Spread some tzatziki inside each pita. Fill each with lettuce, a patty, some chopped cucumber, red onion and feta, then serve with chips on the side.

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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Need a new burger? Add feta and dill and top with a deliciously creamy cucumber and Greek yogurt sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 whole wheat burger buns, split
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the yogurt and remaining sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all burger ingredients and remaining yogurt. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Place burgers on buns; top with tomato slices and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS



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A low-fat and very tasty option for summer grilling/broiling.

Provided by Jill

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground turkey
1 ½ cups fresh bread crumbs
1 ½ cups chopped baby spinach
½ cup light Greek dressing
5 ounces feta cheese, cubed
¼ large onion, finely chopped
1 egg
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine turkey, bread crumbs, spinach, Greek dressing, feta cheese, onion, egg, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; form into patties.
  • Cook turkey burgers on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 122.8 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 582.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SUN-DRIED TOMATO TURKEY BURGERS



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This recipe always brings back memories of my mom's homemade sun-dried tomatoes in the summer. I've prepared the burgers with ground beef and ground turkey. Either way, they're fast and taste great! -Sammy Staab, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large red onion
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese, divided
2/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground turkey
6 ciabatta rolls, split

Steps:

  • Cut onion in half. Finely chop one half and thinly slice the remaining half. Combine 1/2 cup feta, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped onion, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute sliced onion until tender. Serve burgers on buns with onion and remaining feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1073 calories, Fat 46g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 1518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 116g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 57g protein.

Tips for Making Greek Turkey Burgers:

- Use lean ground turkey for a healthier burger. - Add chopped vegetables, such as onions, carrots, or zucchini, to the burger mixture for extra flavor and nutrition. - Season the burger mixture well with Greek spices, such as oregano, basil, and thyme. - Form the burger patties into thin patties so that they cook evenly. - Cook the burgers over medium heat to prevent them from drying out. - Top the burgers with a flavorful tomato salad.

Conclusion:

These Greek turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with flavor from the Greek spices and are topped with a refreshing tomato salad. Serve them on a bun with your favorite toppings for a complete meal.

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