Greek Turkey Burgers

Before You Get Started

Here are some things to note before making Greek turkey burgers from scratch:

• Don't overmix: Handle the turkey mixture gently so the patties don't get tough.
• Use lean but not dry: 99% lean turkey works, but adding feta and olives helps keep it moist. If you use 93% lean, it'll be even juicier.
• Toast your bun: A quick toast keeps the bread from getting soggy once the sauce hits.
• Make extra sauce: Trust me, you'll want leftovers to spoon over veggies, wraps, or grain bowls!

How to Make Black Olive and Feta Turkey Burgers

Don't worry! These burgers are as easy as they are tasty. Just mix, sizzle, and sauce, and you'll have juicy Greek turkey burgers on the table in no time!

1. Mix the burger patties.

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, red onion, olives, 1 garlic clove, 4 tablespoons feta, 1 teaspoon dill, salt, and pepper. Gently mix with your hands and form into 4 patties.

2. Make the yogurt-feta sauce.

In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, remaining feta, garlic, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Cook the burgers.

Heat a grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties about 5 minutes per side, until browned and fully cooked through (165°F internal temp).

4. Serve with sauce.

Top each burger with 2 tablespoons of the yogurt-feta sauce. Serve on buns, lettuce wraps, or however you like best.

Pro tip: Rest the burgers for 2–3 minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute before serving.

Ideas for Customizing Greek Turkey Burgers

So, now that I've gone on and on about making your turkey burgers moist, this is a great chance to customize these to your liking. Because, after all, what good is a burger if you aren't going to eat it?

• Cheese swaps: These would be great with cheddar or other moist cheeses as well. Goat cheese, Monterey Jack, buffalo mozzarella… go crazy here.
• No cheese option: If you don't want to add cheese, mix in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil with the olives and maybe some roasted red peppers to keep with the Mediterranean theme.
• Tzatziki twist: Add tiny, diced cucumber pieces to the yogurt sauce to make a feta tzatziki, or leave it out altogether. This Greek salad dressing is delicious, too!
• Hummus topping: Hummus would be great atop this burger as well. Use it instead of or in addition to the Greek yogurt sauce.
• Fresh herb alternatives: If you don't like dill, try fresh basil, oregano, or thyme.
• Extra binder: If you have the very leanest ground turkey, add an egg to help hold the patties together as they cook.
• Kick of heat: Add sliced pepperoncini to give your burger a little (or a lot of) zip!
• Veggie boost: Pre-cook the red onions with some diced mushrooms, let them cool, and add both to the ground turkey burgers before cooking.

Ways to Serve Greek Turkey Burgers

You can keep it classic or change it up however you like! Here are some of our favorite ways to serve these turkey burgers:

• On a bun: Layering it in a toasted bun is the obvious choice — but for a great reason! It's delicious.
• Lettuce wrap: Try the burger in a lettuce wrap.
• With sides: You can't go wrong with Baked Skinny Fries for a classic burger-fry pairing or Crispy Turnip Fries or Carrot Fries to keep things low-carb.
• Salad: Serve it right atop a big green salad or alongside a Greek Salad or Mediterranean Bean Salad!
• Tortilla or wrap: I sometimes slice mine in two and then add it to a tortilla or other low-carb wrap.
• Make it mini: Make mini turkey burger meatballs and then serve these as sliders on tiny little buns.
• Smash burger: Make them thin like a smash burger and layer them up between your favorite burger toppings.
• English muffin: Eat it between two pieces of toast or an English muffin.
• Thin it out: Use a bread thin or bagel thin if you are watching your carbs but still want the bun.
• Rice bowl: Turn them into a healthy rice bowl, swapping in the turkey burger for the chicken in this Greek Chicken Bowl recipe.