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.
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
Step 1. Take ground turkey and combine in a large bowl with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and fresh grated garlic. Form into patties.
Step 2. Drizzle a little olive oil on each burger before grilling over high heat roughly 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 3. Make the tzatziki sauce by mincing your cucumbers and fresh dill.
Step 4. Mix the cucumber and dill in a medium bowl with plain yogurt and garlic.
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
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.
Depends on what your dietary needs are, but turkey burgers are typically lower in calories in fat, while still being high in protein.
Stick with the Greek flavors and try a goat cheese, or do a swiss or provolone.
More Mediterranean Cuisine
- Greek Roasted Vegetables
- Mediterranean Chopped Salad
- Authentic Lebanese Falafel
- Italian Chicken Pasta with Artichokes
- Beef Shawarma with Cucumber Yogurt 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
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek Tzatziki Sauce with Garlic and Dill
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds ground turkey breast
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 whole wheat buns (split in half)
- leaves spinach and tomato slices to serve
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill to high heat. Pour olive oil on a large plate; set aside.
- Prepare Greek Tzatziki Sauce with Garlic and Dill and 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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