Description
Grilled Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce are your ultimate summer delight! These juicy, herb-infused turkey burgers topped with a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean. Perfect for backyard barbecues or casual family dinners, this recipe will impress everyone around the grill. With easy preparation and fresh ingredients, these flavorful burgers are sure to become a staple at your summer cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 large cucumber, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for grilling)
- Pita bread or burger buns
Instructions
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey with feta cheese, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into patties.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F) and brush with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill patties for about 5-6 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve on warm pita or buns topped with tzatziki sauce and your choice of fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg