Grilled Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki
Inspired by the ingredients in a Greek salad, these grilled turkey burgers are light, juicy and fresh, and are topped with a quick tzatziki, feta cheese, cucumber, tomatoes and red onion.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Al Fresco, Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, Canadian, Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: 30 Minute Meals, BBQ, bbq recipes, Burgers, grilling recipes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 390kcal
Quick Tzatziki
- 1 cup grated cucumber
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dill
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Greek Burgers
- 1 ⅓ lb ground turkey
- ¼ cup chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoon chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 8 slices tomato
- 8 slices red onion
- 8 slices feta
- 15 slices cucumber
(If using store-bought tzatziki - skip to step 3) Place grated cucumber in a sieve placed over a bowl and season with a pinch of salt. Let sit for about 5 minutes then squeeze as much liquid from the cucumbers as you can.
Mix together the strained cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Set aside for assembly.
In a medium bowl combine ground turkey, Kalamata olives, garlic, minced red onion, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and roll into balls. Use your hands or the bottom of a plate to flatten to about a half-inch. Place on a plate and chill in the fridge until grilling.
Preheat your barbecue on high heat. Remove the burgers from the fridge and season each with a pinch of salt. Oil your barbecue grates and grill the burgers for 5 minutes per side, until cooked through, then set aside to rest for three minutes.
If you're toasting your buns then arrange them on the bbq for one minute while the turkey burgers are resting.
To assemble, load the bottom bun with tzatziki and place a turkey burger on top. Lay a slice of tomato, red onion, a few cucumber slices, and couple thick slices of feta cheese. Dollop with a little more tzatziki and enjoy.
- For safety, use a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°c).
- Uncooked turkey patties can be frozen for up to 3 months. Cut parchment paper squares slightly larger than the turkey patties. Place the burgers on the parchment paper in single layers and stack them to fit into a freezer-safe container.
- Cooked turkey burger leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 4mg