Name: Mini Greek Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 slice of bread (torn in small pieces); 2 tablespoons milk; 1 pound ground turkey; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; olive oil; tzatziki sauce; 8 (4-inch) mini pita bread; tomato slices; onion slices; cucumber slices; bibb lettuce

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Take your burger game to the next level with these flavor-packed mini Greek turkey burgers. They're chockfull of aromatic herbs and tangy feta cheese. Serve the burgers tucked in mini pitas with creamy tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and onions. A perfect dinner any night of the week.

why you'll love this recipe

Packed with flavor is an understatement for these mini Greek turkey burgers. Juicy, flavorful, and loaded with herbs and spices, these burgers are the perfect combination of traditional Greek flavors and classic American comfort food.

The addition of creamy, tangy cucumber tzatziki sauce takes them to the next level, adding a refreshing burst of flavor to every bite.

Don't want to fire up my outdoor grill? Cook these slider size burgers indoors on a grill pan, cast iron skillet or sauté pan.

ground turkey, chopped onion, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, pita bread.

ingredients

1 slice of bread
milk
ground turkey
feta cheese
onion
dried oregano
dried thyme
fresh parsley
kosher salt
pepper
tzatziki sauce - one of my go~to sauce and dip recipes
mini pita bread ~ about 4inches
tomato slices
onion slices
cucumber slices
bibb lettuce

recipe instructions

This homemade Mediterranean inspired turkey burger recipe has only a few steps. I love that they're so easy to make. They take no time at all to whip up on the busiest of days.

adding chopped onions to ground turkey and feta.

ground turkey, parsley, feta, and chopped onions in a bowl.

Mash a slice of bread with milk. Combine with ground turkey, feta cheese (this adds rich and tangy flavor), red onion, some Greek spices and herbs including oregano, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix gently.

Form into mini burgers. Grill about three to four minutes per side. Cover to keep warm.

cooking Greek turkey burgers in a cast iron skillet.

Now comes the good part. Tuck a burger into a mini pita bread. Add some slivered red onion, cucumber and tomato slices, and delicate bibb lettuce. Dollop on the cool and vibrant tzatziki and enjoy!

Hint: Gently combine the ingredients. And don't overwork the burgers when forming them. Both of these missteps make for tough turkey burgers.

expert tips

You can fire up your outdoor grill or heat up a cast iron skillet, grill pan or large sauté pan to cook the slider sized turkey burgers.
For burgers, bread mashed with milk is my go to binder. Not only does it hold the burgers together, the mixture keeps them juicy and tender.
Skip the already crumbled feta. It's less flavorful due to added preservatives and anticaking ingredients. Buy a block and break it into small pieces. This adds the most delish cheesy feta flavor.
Make these mini Greek inspired turkey burgers in advance. Prepare and cook the burgers. Cool and store in the refrigerator. Mix up the tzatziki and slice the vegetables and store them in the refrigerator. When hunger hits, heat mini burgers in the microwave on 60 percent power for about 45 to 60 seconds. Serve in pita pockets along with the vegetables and tzatziki.

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