Tastiest Juiciest Turkey Burger

I haven’t always been a fan of Turkey Burgers. But I have to say, that these are super easy to make, moist, and delicious! They are perfect for weekday meals, or for special cook-outs for holidays.  Bonus: they are lean, and low in calories and fat. hooray!

Be sure to try the Muffletta Salad, spoon a little on the side, or on top of your burger. Yum!

Turkey Burgers:

1 lb. lean ground Turkey

1 egg, slightly beaten

1/2 cup Italian Breadcrumbs

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

Seasoned Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

In a bowl, mix the beaten egg, the breadcrumbs and the cheddar cheese, then add the ground Turkey.

Season to taste. Use you hands to mix gently.  Form into 4 patties.  {although I make more smaller patties} Grill or broil the patties until cooked through but still moist,

3-4 minutes on each side.

Muffletta Salad

1/2 cup sliced red & yellow peppers {I use frozen ones from Trader Joe’s in a pinch}

1/2 cup pitted olives {canned, or fresh from the market’s Olive Bar}

1/2 cup diced artichoke hearts {I use the ones in a jar and add some of the juice to the mix}

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup parsley, chopped

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons good balsamic vinegar

Juice of 1/2 fresh lemon {1 tablespoon}

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

In a large bowl, combine peppers, olives, artichoke hearts, parsley, garlic, olive oil,balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and set aside at room temperature.

This is great on any barbequed meat or fish, too!

Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!

recipe:S.M.Leach