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Greek Turkey Burgers with Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

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LIZ DELLA CROCE

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Protein packed and exploding with flavor, these Greek turkey burgers are grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy garlic and dill tzatziki sauce to finish the Mediterranean inspiration.

Holding Greek Turkey Burgers

I grew up traveling to Greektown, Chicago several times a year and so it’s no surprise I love good Greek food at home. From Greek Grilled Vegetables to Lightened Greek Egg Lemon Soup (Avgolemono) and more, I just can’t quit Greek food. With grilling season approaching, I’m sharing one more Greek inspired dish, these delicious Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce.

Why You’ll Love These Turkey Burgers

  • It’s a delicious Mediterranean twist on your classic burger.
  • Great source of protein, while still feeling light and refreshing.
  • Like any burger, you can customize it the way you want with any toppings you like!

Ingredients

  • Tzatziki sauce: a creamy and delicious Greek yogurt sauce with cucumber and dill. You can buy it from the store, but I highly recommend you make it yourself!
  • Ground turkey: Low fat and high in protein, they make great burger patties.
  • Oregano: Adds some earthy, peppery flavor to the burgers.
  • Garlic: Nutty, pungent, and aromatic flavor.
  • Buns: I love to use whole wheat buns, but any burger buns will work.

How To Make Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Forming Turkey Burger Patties (raw meat) on a plate.

Step 1. Take ground turkey and combine in a large bowl with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and fresh grated garlic. Form into patties.

Grilling turkey burger patties.

Step 2. Drizzle a little olive oil on each burger before grilling over high heat roughly 3-4 minutes per side.

Liz slicing cucumber on a cutting board.

Step 3. Make the tzatziki sauce by mincing your cucumbers and fresh dill.

Ingredients for tzatziki sauce in a large metal bowl.

Step 4. Mix the cucumber and dill in a medium bowl with plain yogurt and garlic.

Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce assembled on a tray.

To serve, place the turkey burgers in between two buns and top with the tzatziki sauce. We love adding thinly sliced tomatoes and red onions as well but feel free to use any of your favorite burger toppings!

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes with tzaztiki?

Tzatziki is great with plenty of things! I love to drizzle it over roasted asparagus, pair it with Greek lamb chops, or if you’re feeling creative, try my Greek Salmon Tostadas with tzatziki.

Are turkey burgers healthier?

Depends on what your dietary needs are, but turkey burgers are typically lower in calories in fat, while still being high in protein.

What kind of cheese is good on turkey burgers?

Stick with the Greek flavors and try a goat cheese, or do a swiss or provolone.

Easy Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

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I highly recommend you make extra tzatziki sauce! It’s the perfect protein-packed dip for raw vegetables or pita chips and also tastes great drizzled over grilled salmon and more. At minimum, I know you’ll enjoy it on these Greek Turkey Burgers.

No fork required.

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Greek Turkey Burgers with Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

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Liz Della Croce
Greek-style turkey burgers are grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy garlic and dill tzatziki sauce. Protein packed and exploding with flavor, these Greek burgers are a healthy addition to any BBQ.
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 8 minutes
TOTAL: 23 minutes
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Servings4

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat grill to high heat. Pour olive oil on a large plate; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, use hands to mix together ground turkey, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Divide mixture into four and form meat into six-ounce patties.
  • Place patties on the plate with olive oil and flip once so that both sides are coated in oil.
  • Grill burgers over high heat until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Serve burgers in a split bun topped with spinach, tomato slices and plenty of tzatziki sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.1g | Protein: 54.6g | Fat: 7.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1120mg | Fiber: 6.7g | Sugar: 4.3g


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48 responses to “Greek Turkey Burgers with Creamy Tzatziki Sauce”

  1. Stephen Avatar
    Stephen

    I made these for my step-daughter and her husband. I used an iron skillet on the stove top rather than the BBQ, but they were still superb.

    Thanks for another great recipe!…

  2. Anna D Bahr Avatar
    Anna D Bahr

    Omg this was the best burger ever!!!
    Will make again

  3. Connie Avatar
    Connie

    Liz, I am 100%greek and have a dear Lebanese Great Uncle, so everytime we visited the Jersey shore, we knew Aunt Chris would be cooking Lebanese! It was such a treat. I’m slowly working my way thru your recipes, loving them all, and with multiple medical problems, your delicious recipes are helping me feel better AND the weight is coming off. Found your website by chance, and wished I found it sooner. The Greek grilled turkey burgers, I added grated onion, oregano, and chopped roasted red bell peppers to the patties and grilled as you indicated—so juicy and succulent. Thank you so much.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Wow I’m so happy to hear this Connie!! Keep up the good work!!! So glad you’re enjoying the recipes (And making them your own!!!!) Nice work!

  4. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog Avatar
    Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog

    Tzatziki for lifffffe girl! I love this flavor combination of the creamy tzatiki and turkey burgers, can’t wait to make these over and over this summer :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      hahah FOR LIFE!

  5. Maria Bonomo Avatar
    Maria Bonomo

    A mix of my two favs! cheeseburgers and greek food! can’t wait to try it!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Nothing better right?!