Thai Turkey Burger Salad
The fresh Thai flavors of this salad are perfect for summertime. And of course burgers are the official dish of summer. By throwing an extra burger on the grill to save for later, this salad comes together in no time for a perfect mid-week lunch. With the purple cabbage and the dark greens, it's as beautiful, and healthy, as it is tasty too!
Servings: 2
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
Turkey Burgers
- 6 oz ground turkey 7 % fat
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ⅓ cup cilantro or spinach finely chopped
- ¼ cup minced onion
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- ½ tsp lime juice
- dash coconut aminos
- sea salt & freshly ground pepper
Salad
- 2 cups spinach arugula mix or any greens you prefer
- 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced, or leaves torn into strips
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 medium carrot grated or thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- salt & pepper to taste
- red chili pepper flakes to up the spicy, optional
Instructions
Turkey Burgers
- Combine the turkey with the rest of the burger ingredients. Form into 2 patties.
- Cook on medium high heat, on a grill or oiled grill pan, approximately 6 minutes a side, until firm to touch (internal temperature 160 ℉). Let cool before slicing/placing on salad.
Thai Turkey Burger Salad
- Divide spinach arugula mixture between 2 plates or lunch containers. Top each with cabbage, green onion and carrot. Place sliced turkey burger on top and garnish with cilantro.
- For the dressing, mix together vinegar, fish sauce, olive oil, sesame seeds and salt & pepper to taste in a small jar.
- When ready to serve, top each salad with the dressing and enjoy!
Notes
To make this vegan:
Substitute 2 nice squares of tofu for the turkey.
Press the tofu squares by wrapping each in a kitchen towel and placing a heavy skillet or bowl on top. Let sit for 20 minutes to drain excess water.
Combine rest of turkey burger ingredients and drizzle over tofu, pressing it into each side as much as you can. On a well oiled grill pan to medium high and grill tofu squares about 3 minutes a side.