Greek Turkey Burgers with a Dill Garlic Mayonnaise
Servings 5
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
Garlic Dill Mayonnaise:
- ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh dill minced
- Zest and juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 1-2 clove s garlic, minced
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Burgers:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp roasted red pepper finely diced
- 2 tbsp kalamata olives finely diced
- 2 tbsp yellow onion finely diced
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp feta cheese crumbled
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive Oil
Other Ingredients:
- Burger buns toasted
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Onion slices
Instructions
- Combine the mayonnaise, fresh dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, then mix well until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate so the flavors can mingle.
- Gently combine the ground turkey with the roasted bell pepper, kalamata olives, onion, parsley, feta, garlic, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste with your fingers in a bowl until well mixed.
- Form into 4-5 patties.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet with olive oil and a bit of cooking spray. Once the pan is hot, place the turkey patties in the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes. Flip over and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Toast the buns if desired.
- Spread some dill garlic mayonnaise on the bottom bun, then place some lettuce on top, followed by the turkey burger. Add a little more dill garlic mayo if desired, followed by a thick slice of tomato and the remaining bun.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!