Grilled Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Salad
Yields: 4 servings | Serving Size: 1 patty and 1/4 cup salad | Calories: 314 | Total Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 637mg | Carbohydrates: 15g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Protein: 26g | SmartPoints: 8
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup plain whole wheat breadcrumbs or whole wheat panko
1/3 cup grated or finely chopped onions
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, 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 chopped chives or green onions
1 medium-sized ripe tomato, finely diced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/3 cup grated or finely chopped onions
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, 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 chopped chives or green onions
1 medium-sized ripe tomato, finely diced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
Directions
- 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.
