Turkey Burger Panzanella Salad

Everything but the bun….Sort of

Since Summer is within a few days, I try to omit the bun and additional carbs where possible. 

This salad satisfies your burger cravings. We take turkey burger patties and all its fixings and layer it over butter lettuce topped with homemade croutons and feta. Topping this salad with a quick homemade dressing made with condiments from your fridge and pantry makes this burger salad a healthy-ish alternative.

Yield: 4-6

Author: Foodie On The Fly

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Turkey Burger Panzanella Salad

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 15 MinInactive time: 30 MinTotal time: 1 Hour

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 large head green leaf lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
• 3/4 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion
• 1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought croutons
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• basil
• 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking patties
• Seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and Worchester sauce (use seasonings to taste)
• Recipe - BURGER SALAD DRESSING
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp mustard
• 4 tbsp ketchup
• 1/3 cup diced sweet pickles
• 1 tsp Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce (use more or less to adjust the heat)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Add all the ingredients to a bowl and whisk well to combine.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving to let the flavors develop.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a medium bowl sprinkle ground turkey with seasonings and mix with hands until well combined.
3. Form turkey into golf ball sized meatballs, then flatten into patties. Place on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Add oil to a large nonstick skillet and place over medium heat.
5. In batches if necessary, cook turkey patties 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
6. Place patties in a rimmed baking pan and transfer to the oven. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes or until the internal temperature of patties reaches 165 degrees.
7. Arrange lettuce on a large platter. Top with avocado, grape tomatoes, croutons, feta cheese, onion, basil, and turkey patties.
8. Serve with Burger Salad Dressing

Notes:

Store the Burger Salad Dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

The Burger Salad Dressing is also great for dipping French fries and sandwiches.

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