Turkey Burger Salad Bowls

Name: Turkey Burger Salad Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey; 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cucumber, diced; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup ranch or burger sauce, for serving

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Quick Answer

To make Turkey Burger Salad Bowls, shape and cook seasoned turkey patties to 165°F, then serve over romaine with tomatoes, cucumber, cheddar, and a drizzle of ranch.

Jump to Recipe

Putting a turkey burger on salad sounds like the sort of thing people do immediately after announcing they are “being good,” but this bowl is not punishment food. The seasoned turkey patty is still the center of the meal; romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheddar, and burger or ranch sauce simply trade the bun for crunch.

Ground turkey needs a little help staying tender, so panko and egg go into the mixture with garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix only until combined, shape four patties, and cook them to 165°F. Let them rest for a couple of minutes before slicing or placing them whole over the salad. The cold vegetables, warm burger, sharp cheddar, and creamy sauce give you the flavor rhythm of burger night without pretending lettuce is bread. Lettuce has enough pressure already.

Prep15 minutes

Cook15 minutes

Total30 minutes

Serves4 servings

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Servings

1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ranch or burger sauce, for serving

Instructions

1In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently just until combined. Shape into 4 patties.
2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F and are golden brown on both sides.
3Let the patties rest for 2 to 3 minutes, then slice or leave whole.
4Divide the romaine among four bowls. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
5Place a turkey burger patty on top of each bowl.
6Drizzle with ranch or burger sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Estimated per serving: 1 of 4 servings.

420Calories

38 gProtein

13 gCarbohydrates

23 gTotal Fat

8 gSaturated Fat

2 gFiber

3 gTotal Sugars

750 mgSodium

190 mgCholesterol

Estimated from the ingredients and quantities in this recipe using standard food-composition values. Brand choices, trimming, cooking loss, optional ingredients, and actual portion size can change the numbers. How we calculate nutrition estimates.

Pro Tips

Use a meat thermometer to confirm the patties reach 165°F -- ground turkey can look done on the outside before it's fully cooked in the center.
Mix the patty mixture gently. Overworking ground turkey makes the patties dense instead of tender.
Let the patties rest for a couple of minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute before slicing.