Greek Turkey Burgers

The flavor of these burgers will transport you to the Mediterranean.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 4 Burgers

Ingredients

• For the burgers

• 1  lb ground turkey
• 1⁄3 cup kalamata olive, roughly chopped
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped parsley
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  cup  crumbled Greek feta cheese, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 4  pita bread
• 8  lettuce leaves (Romaine, Green leaf or Red leaf)
• 1  tomatoes, sliced thin into rounds
• 1⁄2 red onion, sliced thin into rounds

• For the Tzatziki

• 8  ounces  Greek yogurt
• 1⁄4 English cucumber, peeled and grated
• 2  teaspoons  chopped dill
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
•  kosher salt
•  ground black pepper

Directions

1. To make the Tzatziki:
2. In a medium bowl, stir to combine all ingredients. Add 1-2 tablespoons water to thin sauce if needed.
3. For the burgers:
4. Equipment: Nonstick skillet and mixing bowls.
5. In a large bowl, mix to combine ground turkey, olives, parsley, dried oregano, garlic, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, salt and pepper. Divide into 4 portions and shape into burger patties.
6. Warm olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then fry turkey patties until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
7. To assemble turkey burgers, layer lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices onto open pita and top with burger. Garnish with remaining crumbled feta cheese and a dollop of tzatziki.