Grilled Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Salad
Lean, healthy, and delicious, this meal will satisfy both your body and mind.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 314kcal
Ingredients
Turkey Burgers
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 egg large, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs or whole-wheat panko, plain
- 1/3 cup onions grated or finely chopped
- 1/3 cup parsley finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons canola oil or cooking spray to lightly coat the pan or grill
Cucumber Salad
- 1 cucumber diced small
- 1/2 cup chives or green onions, chopped
- 1 tomato medium, ripe and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for turkey burgers, except olive oil.
- Form into 4 to 5 patties.
- Sprinkle each patty on both sides with olive oil, using fingers to coat. Lightly oil grates of grill.
- Set grill to medium-high heat or place a lightly-oiled skillet or grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
- Add patties to grill or skillet and cover (cover if using the grill) and grill for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, mix together all ingredients for cucumber salad. Serve room temperature or chill until serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1patty and 1/4 cup salad | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 637mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8