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Easy Crispy Skillet Turkey Burgers with Tomato-Feta Salad

This one-pot recipe for crispy turkey burgers combines ground turkey with panko breadcrumbs and Monterey Jack cheese for moist, flavorful patties with a crispy crust.
Paired with a tangy tomato-feta salad and lemon-oregano mayonnaise, this dish is an easy and satisfying meal perfect for a quick dinner or casual gathering.
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Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Global, Mediterranean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 12-inch nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon-Oregano Mayo:

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano divided
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¾ teaspoon grated lemon zest divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice divided
  • 7 tablespoons mayonnaise divided

For the Salad:

  • 12 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion halved and sliced, divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper divided
  • ¾ teaspoon table salt divided
  • 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled (½ cup)
  • 1 cup baby arugula

For the Turkey Burgers:

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese shredded (½ cup)
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions
 

Prepare the Salad:

  • Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, 1½ teaspoons oregano, garlic, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add tomatoes and half the onion. Toss to coat and set aside.

Make the Lemon-Oregano Mayo:

  • Whisk 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, remaining 1½ teaspoons oregano, ¼ teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

Form and Cook the Turkey Patties:

  • Combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, Monterey Jack cheese, remaining pepper (½ teaspoon), remaining salt (½ teaspoon), and ¼ cup mayonnaise in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, form into balls, and flatten to ¾-inch thick patties.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties until browned and cooked through (160°F internal temperature), about 5 minutes per side.

Assemble the Burgers and Serve:

  • Toss the salad with feta cheese and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toast buns if desired. Spread a layer of lemon-oregano mayo on the bun bottoms. Add turkey patties, top with remaining onion and arugula, and close with bun tops. Serve with the tomato-feta salad.
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