Greek Turkey Patties with Tzatziki and Chopped Salad

Name: Greek Turkey Patties with Tzatziki and Chopped Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean); 4 ounce feta cheese (crumbled); 1 egg (large, beaten); 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat); 2 English cucumbers (medium; 1 grated and squeezed dry, 1 diced); 2 Roma tomatoes (medium, diced); 0.5 red onion (medium, finely chopped); 3 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped); 1 lemon (juiced); 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Herbed turkey patties studded with feta, served alongside crisp cucumber-tomato salad and cool homemade tzatziki.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 27 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.29/serving

Dietary

High-Protein
Low-Calorie
Low-Carb
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
4 ounce feta cheese (crumbled)
1 egg (large, beaten)
1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
2 English cucumbers (medium; 1 grated and squeezed dry, 1 diced)
2 Roma tomatoes (medium, diced)
0.5 red onion (medium, finely chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped)
1 lemon (juiced)
2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Instructions

Make the tzatziki: in a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, the grated and squeezed cucumber, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon of the fresh dill, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Stir well and chill in the refrigerator.
Toss the salad: in a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumber, diced Roma tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh dill, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, crumbled feta cheese, beaten egg, the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves, dried oregano, black pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gently mix until evenly distributed, then shape into 4 equal patties (about 1/2-inch thick).
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey patties and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until deeply golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F.
Plate each turkey patty alongside a generous serving of the chopped cucumber-tomato salad and a dollop of cold tzatziki.

Notes

Squeeze the grated cucumber thoroughly in a paper towel or clean kitchen towel to keep the tzatziki thick and creamy.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 401
Protein: 35.4 g
Carbohydrates: 16.1 g
Fat: 22.5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sodium: 992 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Sugar: 6.6 g
Cholesterol: 153 mg