Turkey Burger Salad Bowl (Print Version)
Juicy turkey patties with crisp greens and a tangy vinaigrette for a fresh, hearty bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Turkey Burger Patties
01 - 1.1 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1 egg
→ Salad
10 - 7 oz mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cucumber, sliced
13 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
16 - 1.75 oz feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
→ Vinaigrette
17 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
18 - 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
19 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
20 - 1 teaspoon honey
21 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Combine ground turkey, diced onion, minced garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and egg in a large bowl; mix gently until just combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
03 - Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
04 - Cook each patty for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F; then remove and set aside to rest.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
06 - Place salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and red onion into serving bowls.
07 - Slice the turkey patties and arrange atop the salads; sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
08 - Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over each bowl just before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent 35 minutes, start to finish.
- The turkey patties are juicy and seasoned boldly enough that they don't taste like diet food.
- You can customize it endlessly depending on what's in your fridge and what you're craving that day.
- It's naturally gluten-free and low-carb without feeling restrictive or boring.
02 -
- Don't skip the resting time for the patties—it keeps them tender and juicy instead of dry, even though it's only a couple of minutes.
- Add the vinaigrette right before eating, or the greens will wilt and the whole bowl gets soggy and sad.
- The quality of your olive oil and vinegar directly affects how good this tastes, so this is a place where better ingredients genuinely matter.
03 -
- Keep your hands slightly damp when forming patties so the mixture doesn't stick to your fingers and you can shape them more cleanly.
- A meat thermometer is non-negotiable here—it takes the guesswork out of whether the patties are actually cooked through, and you'll never have to bite into an undercooked one.